AORN's position statement on the RNFA specifies that the first assistant role differs from the scrub role in that the RNFA:
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A
Actively assists at the operative field by manipulating tissue, providing exposure, and achieving hemostasis
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B
Primarily passes instruments and maintains the sterile field from the scrub position
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C
Functions exclusively as a circulator with additional sterile duties as needed
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D
Can only perform first assistant duties if credentialed as a surgical technologist