Laboratory Assistant II

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking personnel for the Surgical Training Facility at the Orthopedic Trauma Institute to support orthopedic training workshops. Responsibilities include lab prep, cadaver handling, sterile setup, and assisting during sessions with fluoroscopy and arthroscopy equipment.

Ideal candidates have high school graduation or college coursework in sciences, plus experience in a lab or medical setting. Strong customer service and teamwork are valued in a busy academic lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with laboratory exposure.
• Preferred familiarity with anatomy and surgical instruments.
• Experience with lab prep, cadaver handling, and sterile technique is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labs for surgical training sessions.
• Handle and position cadaveric specimens and set up draping and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support during training, including use of lab audio-visual systems.
• Operate fluoroscopy and arthroscopy machines during sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock supplies in the lab.

Skills

Anatomical knowledge

Customer service

Anatomy training

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college in sciences

Tools

Fluoroscopy operation

Arthroscopy equipment operation

Job description

Description & RequirementsJob Description

The Surgical Training Facility at the Orthopedic Trauma Institute is dedicated to the development and presentation of innovative medical, science and health workshops. Our facility is among a select few academic centers in the U.S. designed exclusively for orthopedic specialists to practice and perform today's newest and most advanced surgical procedures. Workshops are presented in full or half-day courses to train Orthopedic Surgeons in skills related to joint arthroscopy, ligament repair, orthopedic trauma, joint resurfacing and replacement and spine surgery.

Specifically, assigned projects will include lab preparations for surgical training sessions, handling and positioning of cadaveric specimens, surgical draping and instrumentation set-up. During training sessions, the employee will serve as technical support person for the lab, fielding questions regarding specimens, instrumentation and general use of the lab-including the Audio Visual communication system.

The employee will utilize the standard protocols of a gross anatomy lab, operating room, and sterile processing; provide technical assistance and operate the fluoroscopy and arthroscopy machines during surgical training sessions; maintain the cleanliness of the lab, restock laboratory supplies and equipment, and carry out other lab-related duties assigned by the Facility Manager and/or the Facility Coordinator.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• High school graduation and/or two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college, including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Anatomical knowledge; previous experience working with anatomical tissue
• Customer Service skills
• Anatomy Training
• Knowledge of General and specialty specific surgical instrumentation
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, setup and breakdown