Research Assistant - Sports Medicine

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