RESPONSIBILITIES:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or comparable education and training. Current certification as a first assistant (CFA), surgical assistant (CSA), or assistant in surgery by one the following:o National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA)o National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)o American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)o National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC) Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level. Prior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant experience preferred.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.
Operates computer, microscope, and various surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Exposed to blood and body fluids. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
