Work Study AZ SOMA Anatomy Cadaver Dissection

Job Title: SOMA Anatomy Assistant

Job Description: This position involves assisting the ATSU-SOMA Anatomy faculty in a variety of activities. These could include preparing, in advance, human cadaver dissections for anatomy labs; acting as a teaching assistant in anatomy lab activities in the wet-lab and Holo-Lens; leading demonstrations of the Holo-Lens technology for interviewing applicants; running review sessions for anatomy materials, assisting with ultrasound activities, and other activities to be determined. Successful applicants could potentially do one or more than one of these activities, depending on their level of experience and interest. Dissection activities will be open to all applicants, teaching assistant activities will be open to second-year and above applicants. 

Students involved in dissection activities will be required to carefully review relevant dissection guides and videos prior to dissections and learn the anatomy of the human body, including relevant anatomical terms. Cadaver dissection involves intricate work, requiring patience and determination when exposing vessels and nerves that are hidden within tissues. However, sometimes strength and force will be required during certain phases of the dissection when flipping cadavers over or when utilizing chisels, hammers, pry bars, hand-saws, and electric autopsy saws when necessary.

Students involved in teaching assistant activities will be required to carefully review the relevant text books and pre-lab preparation materials and worksheets before every activity to ensure they are able to adequately answer student questions and offer guidance in study strategies.

Work hours for teaching assistants will typically be on Tuesday mornings from, work hours for dissections will typically be on Tuesday afternoons, and possibly other times to be determined. All students will be expected to adhere to scheduled hours. Additional times could also be required depending on special events such as student applicant interview days and ultrasound workshops. 

This position is open to all ATSU-SOMA students who qualify for work-study. Questions regarding this position should be sent to . 

Qualifications: Must be able to work at least two hours per week consistently

Skills: Attention to detail, excellent communication skills

Special characteristics: Dependable, strong time management, self-driven

Department: SOMA Anatomy

Location: Mesa campus

Number of Students Needed: As many as possible 

Times Needed: Tuesday mornings, other times TBD as needed

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to reach overhead; must be able to lift ~50lbs

Additional Physical Requirements: N/A

A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.