Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

Schedule: Weekend only Per Diem

The Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences is looking to hire a per-diem weekend Research Assistant to join our team and participate in cutting-edge NIH-funded research on post-hospitalization outcomes. The Ambulation trial (1R01AG073278) will test the value of regular ambulation in hospitalized patients among 3,000 patients at six hospitals. This position will be responsible for working with patients directly in the hospital to determine study eligibility, walking patients, and collaborating with other staff to complete study tasks.

This position generates research data by conducting study protocol activities. We are hiring one per diem research assistant to support the study's operations, with weekend hours required. The position is fully grant-funded for the next two years. For more information about this trial, visit reporter.NIH.gov and search using the grant number.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Work weekend hours to meet study timeline needs.

• Screen and recruit admitted patients that meet eligibility criteria on specific hospital units.

• Walk patients multiple times per day according to study ambulation protocols and best safety practices.

• Conduct or collect Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), 6-Clicks, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and other assessments.

• Record study data onto case report forms and transcribe into electronic capture system (REDCap)

• Attend study team meetings to report study recruitment and activity progress.

• Communicate with hospital unit staff to identify eligible patient’s needs and ensure patient wellbeing.

• Clean research ambulation equipment after patient use. Maintain order in visited clinical units and patient rooms.

Successful candidates will undergo training for ambulating and working closely with patients throughout the hospital to conduct screening tests and study assessments. This position reports to the Research Project Manager and is overseen by the Research Coordinator. Candidates will be responsible for patient ambulation to collect research study data. No advanced certifications are needed for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Works under close supervision and in accordance with specified and detailed instructions.

2) Able to handle some non-routine situations, but Supervisor /Investigator available to handle most, and review progress of work

3) Performs variety of routine duties, tests, and procedures to assist investigators and other research staff in the collection, verification, and compilation of research information. May be responsible for shipping of blood samples/specimens

4) Contributes to and maintains study and patient files in a highly organized manner.

5) Secures study and patient files to ensure confidentiality. Collect data according to structured guidelines. Records & Organizes results. Reports unusual findings to supervisor.

6) Perform actual study tasks under supervision. Perform study tasks in accordance with BMC policies and federal and state regulations.

Required Work Experience:

1) None

Preferred Work Experience:

1) None Listed

Skills and Competencies:

1) Basic understanding of data collection and research principles preferred

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