Bioskills Technician (PRN)

Description

Organization Overview

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.

We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!” 

Summary

Forté is seeking a Bioskills Lab Technician, PRN, which will provide support in our state-of-the-art bioskills lab located in Carmel, Indiana.

This position offers variable hours on a PRN basis. Work will primarily take place in the second half of the week and weekends. The position will be a part of a team that works closely together to support the research and education activities of Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean lab environment.
• Cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment. Proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Event day setup, and processing of materials for return shipments.
• Work alongside physicians and vendor representatives as a “surgical technologist” preparing instrument tables and participating in bioskills activities.
• Operation of medical imaging equipment including standard and mini C-Arms

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

This individual must possess a wide range of skills and attributes including:

• Understanding of surgical equipment and instruments. 
• Able to solve problems and innovate solutions 
• Competent with computers and medical/lab software
• Strong communication skills with trainees and customers.
• Comfortable interacting with physicians, customer leadership, and support staff.
• Understanding of anatomy and surgical procedures
• Familiarity with specimen handling
• Detail-oriented

Work Environment

• This position is primarily performed in a medical office/laboratory environment with periodic exposure to toxic or hazardous waste encountered in a research lab

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing, walking, sitting
• Frequent speaking, listening, computer and phone use
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling
• Infrequent lifting of up to 50 pounds

Travel Required - None

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 1-2 years of prior research and/or lab experience is required

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 year degree in clinical profession preferred
• Completion of a 2-year degree in a clinical care related field may apply                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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