1.    Communication: Candidates must be able to speak, hear, observe, and effectively communicate both verbally (in English) and non-verbally.

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2.    Vision: Candidates must be able to see (near vision correctable at 13” to 16” to Jaeger 1 to 4) with depth perception. Candidates must also be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors (glasses and contacts permitted, 20/40 correctable in both eyes).

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3.    Hearing: Candidates must be able to hear normal conversation (aids permitted).

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4.    Work Environment: Candidates must be able to operate equipment in noisy environments, around electrical energy, radioactive sources, needles, blood, infectious, toxic and biohazardous materials. Candidates must wear a face mask, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

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5.    Physical Standards: Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 44 lbs., execute motor skills to transfer, position and care for patients; pull, push, reach above shoulders, walk, and stand for extended periods, bend, squat and use both hands and fingers.

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6.    Cognitive Standards: Candidates must be able to problem-solve and respond to critical situations. Unusual fatigue factors include mental strain and vigilance. Candidates must have the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, often in stressful environments.

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7.    Travel Requirements: Candidates must be able to commute to academic and clinical affiliates as assigned. Commute times between affiliates may exceed 1 hour.

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8.      Time Requirement: Candidates must be available during the assigned shifts for the entirety of the program. Shifts are weekdays, 8-hours per day, typically beginning between the hours of 7:00am – 8:00am. Students must also set aside time for after-hour study.