Hepatitis B and CRNA Job

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Hello.

If a person tests positive for hepatitis B core antigen and antibodies, meaning he has had hepatitis b but it cleared off, does this situation affects his chances for getting hired as CRNA?

Do hospitals, when hiring, look for hepatitis b negative surface antigens, negative core antigens or both?

Thank you for your help!!!!

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Hello.

If a person tests positive for hepatitis B core antigen and antibodies, meaning he has had hepatitis b but it cleared off, does this situation affects his chances for getting hired as CRNA?

Do hospitals, when hiring, look for hepatitis b negative surface antigens, negative core antigens or both?

Thank you for your help!!!!

You are asking some very specific questions that are beyond my expertise, but I don't think there is any problem with someone with a history of Hep B working as an RN or CRNA. Everyone must follow universal precautions which protects against exposure to blood borne pathogens, so that should make it a nonissue.

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You are asking some very specific questions that are beyond my expertise, but I don't think there is any problem with someone with a history of Hep B working as an RN or CRNA. Everyone must follow universal precautions which protects against exposure to blood borne pathogens, so that should make it a nonissue.

Thank you very much for your response!!!

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