Research Assistant - Sports Medicine

About the job

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement:

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of

professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit

package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The

available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness

insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description Responsible for organizing clinical and biomechanical research projects working with our orthopaedic and sports medicine faculty, residents, fellows and students. Collaborates with physicians and researchers in designing and conducting biomedical education/research Receives and prepares anatomical specimens, prepares the laboratory and designs specialized fixation devices. Coordinates and supervises in-house surgical procedures for biomedical research on cadaveric specimens in a controlled operating room-like setting including proper positioning and draping of the anatomical specimens. Coordinates and prepares education and training on the use of specialized medical instrumentation and devices and anatomy workshops for physicians, physician’s assistants and industry. Maintains the bio-skills laboratory to the performance standard defined by DMC Sports Medicine Program and DMC Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. This includes but is not limited to ordering supplies, organizing equipment and maintaining proper records. Complies with OSHA standards. Performs specimen handling and storage according to established protocols for human or animal tissues and/or body fluids. Under limited direction, contributes in the development, conduct and submission of independent clinical and/or laboratory research, grant support and/or sponsorship to external funding agencies. Collaborates with other researchers and stimulates productivity of staff. May take a leadership role in studies. Assists on the development and implementation of quantitative measurement systems for clinical and/or laboratory use. Assists with and participates in special projects focusing on various aspects of specialty. Prepares detailed reports and/or abstracts and participates in presentations

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field preferred.
2. One year of research experience in a related area.
3. Experience designing and building specialized test fixtures preferred. Skills/Abilities Required
4. Analytical ability to evaluate biomedical research equipment
5. Technical knowledge of specialized biomechanical research, biomedical engineering system analysis and design, physical analogies of biological sub-systems, and vendor items and alternatives.
6. Ability to create custom fixation devices for biomedical research.
7. Interpersonal skills to work productively with staff, students, patients, outside vendors and other medical personnel.

Facility Description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

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Job: Other

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: Detroit Medical Center Shared Services

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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