Athletic Trainer

Overview

About The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our vision is to lead the way in transforming military medicine. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community and build rewarding careers for our employees.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full time positions come with all benefits. Part time and intermittent positions may vary.

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities that may include recruiting participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and conducting baseline concussion assessments, follow-up assessments post injury, and assisting with the oversight and collection of head impact data for collegiate athletics teams and/or physical education courses (combatives, boxing). Additionally, the coordinator will assist with data entry and storage and provide support to the study team. The Clinical Research Coordinator may also be asked to assist the investigators with the dissemination of data in the form of research manuscripts and professional presentations. There may be additional opportunities to help with other lines of research (Lower Extremity Injury Prevention, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis) supported by the Orthopaedic Research Department at Keller.

**Must possess an ATC (Athletic Trainer Certification)**

This is an on-site position assigned to the Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) on the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. A thorough government background check will be required.

About The Project

Quantitative Pupillometry for the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - To leverage existing technology (quantitative pupillometer) and resources (infrastructure for baseline testing and follow up at West Point) to evaluate the use of quantitative pupillometry as a biomarker for the diagnosis of mTBI. This will be a prospective study enrolling cadets at West Point pre-injury and tracking them after their injuries to evaluate the pupillary changes. Incoming freshmen and high-risk athletes will be evaluated at baseline prospectively and then again within 48hrs of their initial injury, at restricted return to play, and unrestricted return to play.

Salary Range

$47,800 - $65,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures
• Plan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data
• Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
• Create and adhere to a data quality and quality assurance plan
• Assist with interim and annual reports. S/he will be the primary liaison at the data collection site and will be responsible for explaining the project to military personnel associated with the study
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures
• Complete required and applicable research training needed to complete research
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years of research experience preferred but not required
• Experience with concussion baseline (SCAT-5, ImPACT, BESS) testing and follow-up assessments desired
• Experience with head impact measurement systems (e.g., X2 Biosystems, Riddell HITs, Linx IAS) desired
• Certification as a Coordinator and ATC (Athletic Trainer) required
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Phlebotomy experience or willingness to obtain certification as a phlebotomist
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Athletic Trainer Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person