Anatomical Research Coordinator

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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

This important position supports the operational needs of the Surgical Research Center (SRC) by ensuring human anatomical specimens are respectfully received, prepared, managed, and utilized for research and medical education. This is a hands-on, collaborative role that involves heavy lifting and moving of specialized equipment and anatomical specimens to support meaningful scientific and clinical work.

This is a PRN (as-needed) position, with a schedule primarily set in advance by planned laboratory events. The role also serves as backup support during high-volume lab days that require coordinated team lifting and movement of human cadaver specimens.

Summary

The Anatomical Research Coordinator will perform various functions involved with daily operations of the Surgical Research Center (SRC). This includes ensuring human cadaveric specimens are properly received, handled, processed, allocated, and effectively utilized for Research and Medical Education needs. The Coordinator is responsible for managing schedules and logistics for cross functional teams to ensure lab events are executed properly.

Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to, set-up and breakdown of labs, ordering supplies, operating and maintaining equipment, acts as a liaison with surgeons and industry personnel. Assist with multiple surgical procedures as needed. Set-up and clean up of equipment and supplies for daily courses. Assist lab attendees with and without robotics. Liaise with industry personnel to understand equipment needs and plan labs. Collaborates with clinicians, residents and strategic partners. Regularly receive new human anatomical specimens and thoroughly process into inventory system, documenting anatomical features that are relevant to specimen selection for various courses. Keep up to date inventory of lab supplies and equipment. Coordinate with freight services for proper transfer of anatomical specimens. Physically lift and move anatomical specimens to various designated areas to ensure proper tissue condition for course preparation. Ensure any anatomical specimens being transported or distributed is prepared according to proper regulatory standards. Transport and deliver appropriate anatomical specimens via Sanford vehicles between Sioux Falls and Fargo SRC locations as needed. Prepare anatomical specimens for courses as directed (basic exposure, positioning, draping, etc.). Perform basic to advanced disarticulations, harvests, and dissections under proper supervision. Prepare and condition anatomical specimens for proper storage or shipment. Assist in the loading and unloading of anatomical specimens and lab equipment from transport vehicles in support of off-site educational courses. Perform routine inspection and care of anatomical specimens to ensure tissue quality. Clean, sterilize, restock, and repackage surgical instrumentation and medical equipment in preparation of future use or shipping to vendor. Build an understanding and knowledge of AATB regulatory standards to ensure compliance within the anatomical department for acquisition, storage, preparation, usage, distribution and final disposition. Provide orientation and training for lab users, including but not limited to, lab orientation, lab use request process, safety in the lab and anatomical specimen request process. Provide hands-on assistance and support to physicians, trainers, and participants during the course of the medical lab event. Prepare and provide proper care for anatomical specimens during use in lab events. Strong computer and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, prioritize and meet deadlines independently and work well within a cross functional team. May work varying schedules dependent upon the lab event schedules. Requires flexibility outside of standard business hours. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred with course work in the biological, forensic sciences, mortuary science, or other medical certification program.

Three years experience in a laboratory or related discipline preferred; or a combination of relevant course work and work experience. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology and surgical instrumentation and equipment knowledge preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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