Details
Open Date
Requisition Number PRN34766B
Job Title PS Sterile Processing Tech
Working Title Surgical Skills Lab Technician
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Variable: AM/PM Some weekends.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $55,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting and assisting in the operation of the Surgical Knowledge Integration ( SKI ) Lab for surgical skills training at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center ( UOC ). The incumbent works with residents, fellows, attending surgeons and external vendors to assist with the set-up, completion and clean-up of events held within the lab. This position does not include any patient care.
Responsibilities
·Assist with lab events in support of residents, fellows, attending surgeons and external vendors
· Oversee set-up, support and clean-up of lab activities including anatomy training, surgical skills training,
research projects, development of new surgical implants and instrumentation
· Work and coordinate with medical industry companies and representatives
· Receive and manage cadaveric specimen inventories
· Prepare cadaveric specimens for use during labs
· Set-up of equipment and instrumentation
· Clean-up and sanitization of the lab, equipment and instruments
· Inventory and re-stock supplies
· Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Entry level position.
Preferred
Work experience in a medical setting.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
· Prior experience working in an operating room as Surgical Technician or similar role preferred
· Some formal entry level medical training and/or work experience in a health care setting desirable
· Entry level training and/or role derived knowledge of anatomy
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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