Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) - First Assist

# 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 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