BioSkills Lab Assistant

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Education Operations / Office of Academic Affairs, the Bioskills Laboratory Coordinator will manage day-to-day activities in the Wellstar Anatomical Sciences and Research Laboratory. Responsibilities include laboratory maintenance; course scheduling and support, laboratory supply assurance, biologic inventory control, and project development. Additional focus will support resident and faculty needs for training and research using anatomical specimens, teaching needs and facilitating communication in a timely manner through close work with GME, the Orthopedic Residency Program and other bioskills program needs throughout the system for laboratory space utilization. Other duties that may be allocated are consistent with the GME department mission; these may include grant writing assistance; participation in initiatives to develop CME and remote participation potential, manuscript preparation including literature review, and administrative management of the manuscript submission process. Responsible for assuring the integrity of project/research data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing, and analysis. Collecting and collating appropriate data for usage in databases. Coding accurately variables from original information or data and completing statistical analyses as required. Assist researchers with preparing and making presentations, monitoring and maintain the quality nature of databases systems and records related to nursing research. Analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting results, and providing written summary of data analyses. Produces and analyzes data in several formats for different audiences. Trains users on databases and reporting tools. Follows HIPPA guidelines. Assist in simulation center and with special projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors Biology or Bachelors Other
Minimum 3 years job-related and clerical experience.
Extremely strong skills in word processing, and spreadsheet design.
Self-directed, ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision.
Very strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to interface with researchers and assist with data management

Nice To Haves

Cert Surgical Tech Upon Hire Preferred
Minimum 1 year donor specimen or tissue banking experience and/or surgical setting / operating room experience preferred.
Participation in at least one peer-reviewed article in the medical science Preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day bio skills labs duties Coordination of proper scheduling for use of lab; event planning, event set up, specimen procurement, equipment rentals, and processing of materials for return shipments.
Maintain a safe and clean lab environment including cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment and proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
Ensure that equipment, freezer, and supplies are maintained and serviced as required.
Catalog and track cadaver specimens ensuring proper and ethical delivery, storage, preparation, and cremation/return.
Work alongside physicians and vendors preparing instrument tables and participating in bioskills activities.
Manage lab inventory to ensure proper quantities of instruments, equipment, disposable goods, and specimens are readily available Ensure specimen vendor provides all appropriate paperwork for specimens and coordinate drop off/pickup times and schedules.
Maintains regulatory compliance such as OSHA, etc. Ensure all lab events are executed safely and expertly Manages Project/Research Database & Reporting Assuring the integrity of project/research data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, and processing.
Collecting and collating appropriate data for usage in databases and developing reports.
Coding accurately variables from original information or data.
Assisting with presentations, monitoring and maintaining the quality of database systems.
Transcription of narrative data.
Prepares data in various formats for different audiences. Trains users on databases, statistical analysis programs and reporting tools.
Maintains supportive research records Assist with tracking opportunities for improvement Follows HIPPA Guidelines Assist with simulation activities when necessary Work closely with simulation team and simulation facilitators Program, test and run simulation scenarios Ensure that facility, simulation equipment, manikins, standardized patients and supplies are set up appropriately Provide setup/takedown/moulage of request simulations Consult with facilitators and staff to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of simulated scenarios to achieve optimal learning outcomes Coordination of Special Projects/ and other duties as needed Special Projects as assigned by the Graduate Medical Education or other disciplines Assists with conferences and educational offerings and conferences Types, proofs, and composes correspondence, reports, and presentations Interacts well with others and maintains confidentiality regarding all activities, research and special projects Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.