Research Assistant Non Exempt- RI Emer Med

Overview

The Emergency Medicine (EM) Research Team at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant (RA). The RA will work on research projects that focus on emergency medicine and emergency medical services. The person in this position will be responsible for assisting on several research projects in collaboration with internal NCH stakeholders, the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network, a variety industry studies and others under the supervision of EM Research Team Manager. The EM RA’s primary responsibilities are screening, recruiting, and enrolling for more than a dozen active research studies. This includes assisting in the performance of clinical studies in accordance with approved protocols; interacting with patients/families regarding all aspects of the clinical research study; maintaining records of clinical research and reports; collecting, processing, storing, and shipping specimens per study protocol(s).

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts clinical studies as outlined in study protocol(s); performs study procedures according to recognized skill level and certifications and within the local and federal regulations and guidelines; adheres to good clinical practices
• Screens, recruits, and enrolls study participants; confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent; explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns; administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Works with patient care staff to collect specimens as needed/indicated by the research protocol
• Processes patient specimens according to protocol
• Provides education, instruction, and actively addresses questions and concerns from patients/families and staff regarding research
• Schedules and tracks patient study visits and procedures as needed
• Collects and enters research data in databases and assists with the dissemination of research information to physicians, nurses, and other clinical/laboratory staff to promote research participation and compliance 
• Performs other duties, including clerical tasks as needed, incidental to the work described herein

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must work four 10-hour shifts per week, including nights and weekends 
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in health, science, or behavioral/social science field 
• Applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to manage details, work independently, and meet deadlines 
• Demonstrates strong ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs 
• Full time in-person position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Interest and experience in working with children, and families
• Interest in improving the outcomes of ill and injured children in the continuum of emergency care 
• Experience with observational data collection methods 
• Familiarity with hospital medicine and/or emergency medical services preferred 
• Familiarity with electronic medical records ideal, not required

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typing on computer
• Patient Interaction
• Answering phones 
• Miscellaneous paperwork associated research regulatory issues 
• Xeroxing
• Filing 
• Kneeling / reaching
• Finger dexterity
• Talking / hearing / seeing

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet