Research Technician; Part-Time Temporary

Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Varied

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will assist with the research study titled “A novel platform to facilitate provider adoption of cognitive care planning” to recruit approximately 80 patients and caregivers. Recruited dyads will either receive a standard office visit or an office visit supplemented with the use of the Brain Check software and be provided a Brain Check produced visit summary.

Responsibilities

• Study recruitment: work with PI and division faculty to review the EHR to identify eligible candidates.
• Screen and consent: contact candidate and family caregiver to discuss study and consent interested individuals for the study.
• Data collection: attend clinic visits to connect candidates with Brain Check software when indicated, help physician with printing Brain Check report and uploading into EMR, time visits, and meet with patient/caregiver after visit to administer survey instruments.
• Chart review: monitor enrolled subjects during study via EMR review, and gather data at the prescribed time points.
• Coordination between Brain Check and UNMC: interact with Brain Check team for troubleshooting of interface and software issues; collaborate with UNMC PI and Geriatrics clinic staff and faculty to optimize study workflow.

Qualifications

• Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent (college student or college graduate).
• No required experience or specific license.
• Basic proficiency with computer applications; ability to use EMR systems and data entry tools.

Compensation $15.00 hourly.

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402‑559‑4070 or unmcstaffing to request an accommodation.