Temporary - Anatomy Lab - Phoenix Campus

Creighton University; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Creighton University seeks a Temporary Anatomy Lab Technician at Phoenix Campus to support day-to-day maintenance of anatomy laboratories. Responsibilities include cadaver care, lab equipment upkeep, and assisting students and faculty with lab safety. The role requires physical activity, standing, lifting, and handling potentially hazardous materials.

Part-time position, 10–15 hours per week, mainly Mondays and Wednesdays, with possible evenings. Pay rate is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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 conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Anatomy Lab Supervisor to prepare labs for students and faculty needs.
• Prepare 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.
• Assist with preparing spaces for laboratory events.
• Clean and disinfect lab stations and instruments.
• Practice proper laboratory safety techniques and waste disposal.
• Maintain universal precautions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Temporary - Anatomy Lab - Phoenix Campus

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Job Description

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 10-15 hours per week, preferably on Mondays and Wednesdays. Hours may vary and could include evenings. Pay rate is $18.00 per hour.

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.

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.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Job Info

• Job Identification 493
• Job Category Administration
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 3100 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, US