Job Description
Job Description
Surgical Skills Laboratory Specialist – Orthopedic Sales
Elite Orthopedics LLC provides products and services designed and developed by Arthrex Incorporated, a privately held global orthopedic device company dedicated to helping surgeons and healthcare providers administer the best in patient care. The agency is committed to the highest levels of service and support which is provided by our professional team of sales representatives and support staff. Elite Orthopedics LLC is known to maintain the highest level of training, which results in our teams having exceptional expertise in the minimally invasive orthopedic techniques continually developed by Arthrex. This commitment to excellence extends not only to our surgeons and customers but ultimately to the patients they treat. In addition, and as a value-added service to the surgical community, Elite Orthopedics provides state-of-the-art medical education in a safe and convenient environment that’s easily accessible by the medical professionals who utilize our products and devices.
Employment Category: Full Time Non-Exempt
Compensation: $24.04 p/hour, approximately $50,000 annually
Benefits: Eligible
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Surgical Skills Laboratory Specialist – An entry-level role supporting day-to-day operations of the Elite surgical skills laboratory in Columbia, Missouri
Essential Responsibilities
· Performs activities related to maintenance, inventory and supplies required for day-to-day lab operations
· Supports lab setup and cleanup for onsite training and demonstration events involving Elite staff and customers
· Performs tasks related to the handling and disposal of sharps and biological materials
· Handles the check in, recording, and storage of inventory for lab operations
· Performs clerical duties related to lab operations
· Assists with check-in, storage, and disposal of cadavers used in training and presentations
· Drives company vehicles to pick up and deliver arthroplasty and trauma products to reps and facilities in the field as needed
Minimum Qualifications
1) High school or GED equivalency
2) Prior experience in a healthcare, surgical, or clinical laboratory environment
3) Experience in positions requiring basic knowledge of medical terminology, safety standards, and sanitation protocols
4) Experience in prior jobs that required heightened attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
5) Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
6) Valid driver’s license, current state minimum vehicle insurance, and reliable personal transportation
7) Prior experience driving small delivery vans or commercial trucks or towing small trailers
8) Ability to lift and pull up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds
This position requires the handling and processing of human cadavers for training and demonstration purposes which may be disturbing to some individuals
Plus’s
· Familiarity with the City of Columbia area and surrounding communities
· Adaptable in situations that change rapidly
· Highly organized
· Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Benefits
· Health, Dental & Vision plans
· 401(k) + match
· Time Off
· Life
· Voluntary STD (optional, employee pays) and Group Long Term Disability (employer provides)