Anesthesia Technologist Technical Standards

Stony Brook University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, he/she should contact Student Accessibility Support Center at Stony Brook University. The following technical standards/essential functions must be met with or without accommodation:

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  Never Sometimes Frequently Always Job Essential
    1-30% 31-75% 76-100% Yes No
SPEECH (English language)            

Speak with Clarity

       X X  

Communicate with Clarity

       X X  
HEARING            

Conversation

       X X  

Telephone

       X X  
SIGHT            

Natural or Corrected

       X X  

Depth Perception

     X   X  

Color Vision

       X X  
MOBILITY            

Lift, Push or Pull - 50 lbs.

       X X  

Shoulder

       X X  

Arm

       X X  

Neck

       X X  

Standing

       X X  

Move About Facility

       X X  

Bending

       X X  

Crawling

     X     X

Kneeling

     X     X

Twisting Body

       X X  

Running

     X     X

Walking

       X X  

Climbing

   X       X
  Stairs     X   X  
  Other   X     X  
REACHING            

Overhead

       X X  

In Front of Body

       X X  

Down

       X X  
GRASPING            

Overhead

       X X  

In Front of Body

       X X  

Down

       X X  
SITTING       X X  
SMELLING     X   X  
TASTING X         X
FINE MOTOR CONTROL            

Hands

       X X  

Fingers/Tactile Sense

       X X  

Wrist

       X X  
COORDINATION            

Eye/Hand

       X X  

Eye/Hand/Foot

       X X  
ALLERGIES            

Tolerance to Latex

       X   X

COGNITIVE/MENTAL FACTORS

  Job Essential
  Yes No
REASONING    

Deal with abstract and concrete variables, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

 X  

Interpret instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form

 X  

Deal with problems from standard situations

 X  

Carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions

 X  

Carry out one or two step instructions

 X  
MATHEMATICS    

Complex skills - Business math, algebra, geometry or statistics

 X  

Simple skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions, calculate time and simple measurements

 X  
READING (English language)    

Complex skills - Comprehend newspapers, manuals, journals, instructions in use and maintenance of equipment, safety rules and procedures and drawings

 X  

Simple skills - Comprehend simple instructions or notations from a log book

 X  
WRITING (English language)    

Complex skills - Prepare business letters, report summaries using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, spelling, grammar, diction and style

 X  

Simple skills - English sentences containing subject, verb and object; names and addresses, complete job application or notations in a log book

 X  

Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks

 X  

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load

 X  

Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions

 X  

Ability to influence people

 X  

Ability to perform complex or varied tasks

 X  

Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision

 X  

Ability to accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning

 X  

Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior and must perform in an ethical manner in dealing with peers, faculty, staff and patients

 X  

Ability to conform to appropriate standards of dress, appearance, language and public behavior

 X  

Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals of different age, ethnic background, religion and/or sexual orientation

 X  

Students must be physically free of use of non-prescription drugs, illegal drugs and alcohol

 X  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  Job Essential
  Yes No

Works indoors

 X  

Works outdoors

   X

Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature

   X

Working at unprotected heights

   X

Being around moving machinery

   X

Exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity

 X  

Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists or other irritating particles

 X  

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

 X  

Exposure to excessive noises

   X

Exposure to radiation or electrical energy

 X  

Exposure to solvents, grease or oils

 X  

Exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces

 X  

Working in confined spaces

 X  

Using computer monitor

 X  

Working with explosives

   X

Exposure to vibration

   X

Exposure to flames or burning items

   X

Works around others

 X  

Works alone

 X  

Works with others

 X  

SAFETY EQUIPMENT (REQUIRED TO WEAR)

  Job Essential
  Yes No

Safety glasses

 X  

Face mask/face shield

 X  

Ear plugs

   X

Hard hat

   X

Protective clothing

 X  

Protective gloves

 X  

Exposure to blood and other potential infectious material (OPIM)

 X