1. Able bend and stoop; able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks
2. Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist moving patients
3. Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours or more
4. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses
5. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment
6. Hear and understand muffled communications without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips within 20 feet
7. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment
8. Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs
9. Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
10. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices
11. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices