Performs moderately complex technical laboratory work in the Department of Neurological Surgery surgical skills lab, including scheduling and coordinating training sessions or events with manager; preparing laboratories for, and assisting in the technical instruction of learners; care and maintenance of the laboratory and surgical equipment and apparatus; dispensing surgical supplies to learners as directed; maintaining records of supplies issued, maintaining inventory of laboratory disposables and supplies, and performing workplace related cleaning and organizational duties as required or assigned by manager.

• Provides technical support for surgical training programs (GME, UME, CME, Non-CME).
• Assists manager in organizing and implementing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and related training programs.
• Follows health and safety standards in the laboratory in accordance with NU and NMH policies.
• Supports medical education training sessions for surgical techniques, including but not limited to: organizing and preparing spaces, equipment, tissues, and supplies for surgical training sessions, responding to student and faculty needs during sessions, and cleanup after training sessions.

• Attends to needs of medical learners during regularly scheduled training sessions and on a walk-in basis.
• Collaborates with Education Coordinator on matters regarding the planning and implementation of surgical curriculum.
• Assists with surgical laboratory functions with cadaver and animal tissue, as well as in-vivo models.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains surgical instruments, and/or devices for training sessions.
• Prepares and processes cadaveric, in-vivo, and/or explanted tissue for surgical training sessions.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory workspace.
• Maintains, orders, and organizes laboratory equipment and supplies
• Maintains inventory of surgical supplies, tissues, and disposables
• Creates orders and liaises with vendors regarding supplies and models and maintenance of equipment

Competencies: Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and surgical protocols, Demonstrated computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and basic computations, Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping, Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment, Manual dexterity

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Strong writing skills;

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;

Diligent and can work independently;

Experience working with confidential information;

Professionalism;

Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Software Required:

MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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