Education and Training:  

Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania and satisfactory completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant Course

 

Experience and Knowledge: Registration, Licensure and/or Certification: 

RNFA: 2 years employment experience as a surgical first assistant

Trauma Certification (may be obtained within first 6 months of employment)

***Trauma on call requires 15 min response time. In house on call room available***

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements: 

Moderate physical effort: lift/carry up to 10-30 lbs.

Mostly standing/walking

Occasional kneeling/crouching

Frequent reaching

Frequently moves/lifts equipment/supplies

Manual dexterity

Occasional stooping/bending

Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients

Hearing sensitivity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24 db HL) (aided/non-aided)

Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye (with/without correction)

Ability to communicate verbally

Working Conditions: 

Anesthetic agents

Biohazardous substances

Chemicals/gases, flammable

Energy, low level radiation

Equipment, electrical

Infections/contagious diseases

Infectious specimens

Infectious organs and tissues

Cuts, sharp instruments

Emergencies/crisis situations

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:

Category I - Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues

Protective Equipment:

Eye protection

Face protection

Mask

Medical gloves, non-sterile

Medical gloves, sterile

Gloves, lead

Gown

Lead apron