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Research Assistant I

Houston, TX

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The lab investigates skeletal muscle physiology, with a focus on calcium (Ca²⁺) signaling, excitation-contraction coupling, and muscle force generation. Research approaches include molecular ...

Post Doctoral Fellow

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

This field, known as "osteoimmunology," explores the paradoxical role of immune cells and cytokines in driving skeletal metabolism. Our research encompasses the targeting of anergic T cells to ...

Post Doctoral Fellow

Atlanta, GA

$47K - $64K/yr

This field, known as "osteoimmunology," explores the paradoxical role of immune cells and cytokines in driving skeletal metabolism. Our research encompasses the targeting of anergic T cells to ...

Post Doctoral Fellow

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

This field, known as "osteoimmunology," explores the paradoxical role of immune cells and cytokines in driving skeletal metabolism. Our research encompasses the targeting of anergic T cells to ...

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How much do skeletal jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for skeletal in the United States is $109,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by a skeletal animator when working on a new project?

Skeletal animators often encounter challenges such as ensuring realistic movement and timing while working within the technical constraints of the animation software and game engine. Collaboration with character modelers, riggers, and developers is crucial to ensure the skeleton fits the character design and functions correctly. Additionally, maintaining consistency across different animations and adapting to frequent feedback or changes from creative leads can be demanding. Strong communication skills and adaptability help skeletal animators thrive in this dynamic, collaborative environment.

What is the difference between Skeletal vs Structural Engineer?

AspectSkeletalStructural Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in anatomy, biology, or related fields; certifications varyRequires a degree in civil or structural engineering; professional engineer (PE) license often needed
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in medical, biological, or educational settingsConstruction sites, design offices, and engineering firms
Industry UsageUsed in anatomy, biology, and medical fieldsUsed in construction, infrastructure, and building design

While Skeletal refers to the internal framework of bones in biology, Structural Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing building frameworks. Both involve understanding frameworks, but Skeletal is biological, whereas Structural Engineer is engineering-based. They share some knowledge of structures but serve different industries and purposes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Skeletal Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Skeletal Technician, you need knowledge of anatomy, specimen preparation, and laboratory protocols, often supported by a background in biology or forensic science. Familiarity with tools such as bone saws, cleaning equipment, and digital imaging systems is typically required. Attention to detail, patience, and strong organizational skills help individuals excel in careful specimen handling and documentation. These competencies ensure accurate, safe, and high-quality skeletal analysis in research or forensic settings.

What are skeletal jobs?

Skeletal jobs refer to roles or positions that focus on the study, diagnosis, treatment, or management of the human skeleton. These jobs are commonly found within healthcare fields such as orthopedics, radiology, forensic anthropology, and physical therapy. Professionals in these roles may work with bones, joints, and associated disorders, helping patients recover from injuries, deformities, or diseases affecting the skeletal system. They can work in hospitals, clinics, research labs, or academic settings, depending on their specialization.
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What states have the most Skeletal jobs? States with the most job openings for Skeletal jobs include:
Infographic showing various Skeletal job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 16% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,999 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

$43.35 - $64.08/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


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Hourly Wage Estimate: $43.35 - $64.08 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

$20,000 Sign-on bonus for experienced OR RN candidates

*Internal candidates are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Muscular-Skeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.  

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

  • Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care
  • Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service
  • Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary
  • Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives
  • Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization
  • Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines
  • Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS as required by facility
  • CNOR certification preferred
Benefits

Muscular-Skeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Musculoskeletal SurgeryCenter located in Thornton, Colorado. We have a long and distinguished reputation as aprovider of ambulatory surgical care since 2001. We offer the newest technology in our two operatingrooms and two procedure rooms. The center performs around 220 cases a month. Our specialtiesinclude orthopedics, ortho-spine, general surgery, cosmetic, ent, podiatry, pain management, anddental. We are part of HCA Healthcare and proud to be the first recipient of HCA's "Close the Loop"award for Clinical Quality Improvement. Our center is located near I-25 and the North Suburban MedicalCenter campus.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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