Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Radiology Oncology

Overview

Position Summary
Research responsibilities relate to the Cognitive Biomarkers in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients project. This is a project studying changes in resting state MRI and cognition in pediatric brain tumor patients. Research responsibilities will include patient recruitment and enrollment, image acquisition, image processing, and preliminary data analysis.

Hours
40

• Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent and interviews study subjects; schedules follow-up.
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by research team.

Working Location
Normal office environment.

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table; repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment
Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Certifications
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience
Administrative Or Research (2 Years)

Skills
Not Applicable

Driver's License
A driver’s license is not required for this position.

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

• Applicants that can dedicate 2 years to the project will be preferred.

Education

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills
Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Written Communication

Grade
C07-H

Salary range
$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and…