Research Assistant - Project Corbett Job at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
The Research Assistant is responsible for conducting literature searches, data management, recruiting participants, obtaining consents, maintaining files, scheduling appointments with patients families, data entry into REDCap, using scoring software, assisting with data analysis and generating correspondence, generating reports and graphics, providing support to study personnel as required. He or she will assist with sensor placement or other activities during therapy or assessment sessions, which may involve travel to local hospitals or participants’ homes.
The Research Assistant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Research Assistant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Principal Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary according to the phase of the project, but could include any or all of the following:
- Schedules and confirms participants for hospital and/or home therapy sessions
- Retrieves and records data from medical records and records data from interviews on appropriate forms.
- Assists in development of data tables, graphs and charts and preparation of material for presentation
- Assists in the collection of new data through coding, transcribing, and recording collected information, generating reports detailing the data collected.
- Conducts literature searches, copying and distributing articles as appropriate.
- Assists with scheduling appointments
- Travels to participants’ homes as necessary
- Maintains an inventory of data collection forms to ensure ease of data retrieval.
- Assists in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data by coding and transcribing interviews.
- Assists with record keeping
- Works collaboratively with lead team members to identify needs and modify study materials, as needed
- Participates in regular study team meetings as required by team leaders
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to Lab Manager, Research Scientist, or Project Director
Working Conditions
- Normal office/research laboratory environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
- May involve travel to other hospital/research sites and possibly to participants’ homes. Interviews/experiments may require flexible day, evening and/or weekend hours.
Required Skills
Required Experience
- Work requires communication and mathematics skills normally acquired in four years of college, plus three to six months of related work experience. Prefer graduate in neurosciences, nursing, psychology, engineering, social work, public health or related field.
- Knowledge of basic computer hardware in addition to software such as Microsoft Office, statistical programs such as Stata or SPSS, and/or relevant engineering or mathematical programs such as Matlab, as appropriate.
- Familiarity with medical, engineering or health services research terminology and basic research/statistical methodology is required, as appropriate to the position.
- Strong attention to detail, specifically as it pertains to project data entry.
- Strong analytical ability to perform such activities as preparing reports, maintaining data inventory, developing graphs, and negotiating other hospital and/or human services systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with patients/family member dyads, physicians, other human service professionals and a variety of research project staff.
- Flexibility to coordinate scheduling with other project staff as needed.
- Proficient typing and administrative skills to transcribe data, prepare correspondence, and maintain files.
- Must own and/or have access to a car.
About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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