Item 2.B-February 14, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC:)
Department: Physiology and Cell Biology
College/Division: University of Nevada
School of Medicine / VP Health Sciences
Account #(s): 1108-119-1501
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
(X) New position: Proposed Range: 3
Proposed Title: Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and
Advanced Surgical Training
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Carl Seivert, Director, Anatomy Educ / Kenton Sanders, Chair, PCB
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
__________________________/__________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean Thomas Schwenk, VP, HS/Dean, SOM
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs
Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67511 Range:
3
Pos #(s):
JCC:
EEO: 3H
Eff: 2/1/2014
Approved Title: Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Laboratory Manager for the Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training (AST) is responsible for
overseeing, managing and performing the collection, transport, embalming, tracking and disposal of
cadaveric material that is received through the Anatomical Donation Program (ADP) at the University
of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The position
is responsible for all aspects associated with the use of the Anatomy Laboratory and the AST
Laboratory under the supervision of the Director of Anatomy Education in the Physiology and Cell
Biology Department in UNSOM.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
35% - Anatomical Material Management
 Obtain, prepare, disperse, and dispose of anatomical material for UNSOM and other Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
 Train and supervise the embalming of cadavers in Las Vegas, a duty/responsibility that will
increase as Las Vegas gets closer to opening a new Medical School
 Work closely with University Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to maintain the safety of
the lab and its users with respect to radiation levels, level 1 biosafety organisms and toxic
vapor levels
20% - Anatomy Teaching Facility Management
 Clean, organize, and maintain the anatomy teaching facility including dissection and autopsy
tables and all of the models, prosections, lab coats and instruments associated therewith
 Develop and maintain a coding system that allows for 100% accuracy as to the location and
state of use of various cadaveric parts
 Create and maintain a scheduling system for end users and staffing of all training sessions
 Oversee medical students using the Lab
20% – AST Operations Management
 Manage the operations of the AST Laboratory which includes maintaining contracts with users,
scheduling complex use of Lab, and ensuring availability and use of equipment
 Maintain logs of cadaveric materials, handle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and order
required lab equipment
15% - Inventory Management
 Maintain inventory of and order chemicals, gloves, lab coats, dissection instruments and other
unforeseen necessities, as required to keep the lab running smoothly and efficiently
 Develop effective handling, use and disposition of the cadaveric material to maximize value
 Maintain the inventory necessary to accommodate any upcoming events
 Track and allocate funds for new lab purchases
5% - Teaching Materials Preparation
 Assist in the preparation of teaching materials for UNSOM, including but not limited to, videos,
prosection material, and plastinated specimens, as needed by the Director of Anatomy
Education
 Handle exam set-up, administration, and break down after event
Position Description – Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training
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5% – Regulation Compliance
 Be knowledgeable in the internal workings of the ADP and the rules and regulations
associated with the Uniform Anatomical Gift act as it pertains to the use of cadaveric material
for educational purposes
 Be available to answer questions on the above in the absence of the Director of the ADP
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Assignments performed by the employee are highly varied and require the individual to be flexible and
resourceful in completing tasks. The position has a significant amount of independence where longterm consequences could be detrimental to the viability of the program. The usefulness of a donated
body can be quite variable depending on the age, size, and length of time prior to embalming thereby
requiring the embalmer to make decisions as to the proper embalming method or even potential value
to the program. Any newly developed embalming techniques must pass strict Occupational Safety
Hazards Administration (OSHA) safety regulations and therefore require extensive knowledge of
permissible toxic vapor levels. The individual is the primary contact with the family of the deceased to
answer questions related to the use of the body in the education of medical students and doctors.
This can be a sensitive topic requiring care and thoughtfulness. The individual assists donors to the
ADP on an as-needed basis when questions arise when Director is unavailable. The position consults
with the Director of the Anatomy Education regarding new developments related to ongoing
advancement of the Anatomy program.
Impact:
Inadequate performance has a detrimental effect on the achievement of objectives related to UNSOM
and PCB goals. Failing to adhere to state, county, federal laws and regulations could have legal
implications for UNSOM and the University. Failure to perform as expected could result in loss of
accreditation, failure to meet standards, or failure to provide quality service to staff and students. Fail
to perform would also decrease revenues from the AST Laboratory.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Internal workings of an anatomical laboratory and the rules and regulations associated with the
Uniform Anatomical Gift act as it pertains to the use of cadaveric material for educational
purposes
 Various embalming techniques
 Lab equipment that requires special training, i.e., high definition cameras, radiation producing
equipment, embalming pumps, cadaver lift devices, steam cleaners, fixed and portable
sterilizers
 Objectives and processes utilized by faculty in medical and academic programs
 State and federal laws, regulations, and policies concerning environmental compliance
requirements as they relate to laboratory processes and facilities including associated safety
practices, work practices and emergency response and management procedures
Position Description – Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training
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Computer driven communication methods
Excellent verbal and written communication
Interpersonal and human relations skills
Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
Good organizational skills to develop the various aspects of operation, i.e., effective handling,
use and disposition of the cadaveric material to maximize value, the development of a coding
system that allows for 100% accuracy as to the location and state of use of various cadaveric
parts; creating a scheduling system for end users and staffing of all future training sessions,
maintaining the inventory necessary to accommodate any upcoming events; tracking and
allocating funds for new lab purchases, etc.
Inventory and purchasing as related to laboratory budget
Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills - research issues/situations, develop
and provide solutions, make appropriate decisions, and implement solutions; bring concerns to
management
Supervising of students
Ability to:
 Lift objects and equipment due to the need to position cadavers for embalming, dissection and
surgical techniques
 Learn about new uses and best practices for the use of cadavers in medical education
 Develop an efficient computerized tracking program for short- and long-term knowledge of the
whereabouts of anatomical material
 Work with diverse populations and be sensitive to gender, disabilities, and cultural and ethnic
diversity issues
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Anatomical education staff and
medical students
Legal staff from university and
private enterprise
Reason for Contact
To provide assistance and services for medical student education
External
Mid-level managers from
medical instrument companies
Funeral homes and families of
deceased donors
Reason for Contact
To develop relationships for AST use and to negotiate and
purchase medical instruments for labs
To assist through process of deceased donor program
To ensure policies and procedures are adhered regarding federal
and state regulations for cadaveric material use and to manage
contracts for end users of AST
Position Description – Laboratory Manager, Anatomy and Advanced Surgical Training
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6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with major in mortuary
science
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years, or a Master’s Degree and two years, of experience
in the internal workings of an anatomical laboratory and the rules and regulations
associated with the Uniform Anatomical Gift act as it pertains to the use of cadaveric
material for educational purposes
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
A valid embalmers license
Driver’s License in the State of Nevada.