Job Details
Job Location: Carmel, IN
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Description
Organization Overview
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.
We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”
Position Summary
Forté Sports Medicine is seeking a seasonal intern for our Research Institute. Forté Institute Interns will be involved in all aspects of the research and education activities at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and the Forté Orthopedic Research Institute. Interns will be partnered with our healthcare professionals on clinical trials and R&D projects. They will also have the opportunity to work alongside our orthopedic device industry partners in the bioskills lab and on special projects. Significant focus will be placed on hands-on activities in our bioskills and innovation labs. Interns will also have the opportunity to join other healthcare learners in grand rounds, symposiums, and external events. Based on their internship experience and future career goals, the interns will complete a presentation at the end of the summer.
Position requires variable hours, Monday - Friday, and some Saturdays at our Carmel, IN orthopedic research institute. Applicants must be generally available from May 15 to August 15.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Participate in clinical trial approval processes, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
Assist lab coordinator in setup, facilitation, and clean-up in bioskills lab
Support reps and doctors during bioskills labs
Keep the storage and prep rooms clean and organized
Assist in handling anatomical specimens before and after labs
Assist physicians with 3D models and prints
Support institute fundraising activities
Analyze and report on outcomes trends
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
Able to read and comprehend instructions, write reports and correspondence, and respond to questions verbally and in writing
Routinely read, interpret, and analyze data and reports
Routinely writes detailed reports
Routinely presents information and responds to questions from clients, customers, managers and the general public
Routinely applies common sense understanding of lab and research language to carry out instructions
Routinely solves practical problems
Work Environment
This position is primarily performed in a general office environment with periodic exposure to toxic or hazardous waste encountered in a research lab
Physical Demands
Continuous standing, walking, sitting
Frequent speaking, listening, computer and phone use
Occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling
Infrequent lifting of up to 50 pounds
Travel Required - NONE
Required Education and Experience
Must be enrolled in a U.S.-based, accredited college degree program in a health care or biomedical engineering program.
Preference will be given to undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore or junior academic year, or students in entry-level graduate programs.
Verified GPA of 3.50 or above.
Forte Sports Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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