Anatomy Lab Technician

Position Summary:

The Anatomy Lab Technician within the Department of Simulation Education collaborates with the Anatomy Lab Supervisor to support the day-to-day maintenance of the laboratories used for professional education of Creighton University learners and ensures that the lab is set up to offer a positive, effective learning experience. Responsibilities include care of human cadavers, the laboratories, teaching instruments, equipment, and supplies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Cadavers are preserved with formaldehyde, must be able to handle malodorous conditions. This position is very active and requires standing, lifting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping, throughout the day. This position will also assist students and faculty with laboratory safety and will be present during scheduled laboratory meetings and practicals. This position also prepares cadavers prior to scheduled laboratory meetings and practicals as well as receive and return the cadavers from outside agencies.

This is a part-time position, working between 10-19 hours per week. Hours may vary and could include evenings.

Essential Functions:

At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.

Anatomy Lab Maintenance & Preparation

·         Assists the Anatomy Lab Supervisor to ensure all aspects of the anatomy lab are prepared for the students and faculty needs.

·         Assist with preparing cadavers for transport, cremation, and use in anatomy courses.

·         Monitor dissection tables for drainage problems and cleanliness.

·         Maintain inventory of dissection tools; clean/repair/replace as needed.

·         Maintain inventory of expendable supplies and restock as necessary.

·         Monitor sharps and biohazard containers and dispose of properly.

·         Clean and disinfect lab stations and instruments.

·         Practice proper laboratory safety techniques and waste disposal.

·         Maintain universal precautions.

Curriculum Maintenance & Preparation

·         Assist with preparing any spaces for laboratory events

·         Clean and disinfect lab stations and instruments

·         Practice proper laboratory safety techniques and waste disposal.

·         Maintain universal precautions.

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

·         High School Diploma and/or relevant experience.

·         Experience can equate education on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Must be able to lift at least 50-100 lbs,

·         Excellent attention to detail,

·         Exceptional written and verbal communication,

·         Brilliant interpersonal skills,

·         Ability to take direction and work in a group,

·         High level of dependability and reliability,

·         Capability to multitask,

·         Ability to handle confidential matters and uphold confidentiality,

·         Understands chain of command and is able to conduct oneself in a professional manner.