University of Utah ยท 1 month ago
Hourly Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expThe University of Utah is seeking a research assistant to support studies evaluating telehealth and in-person physical therapy for individuals with chronic pain. The role involves enrolling participants, tracking retention, and performing data collection activities, with a preference for candidates who can communicate in both Spanish and English.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Screen patients for study eligibility based on study criteria
Conduct telephone calls to patients to introduce the study and offer the opportunity to enroll in the study
Consent and enroll patients by phone
Assist in scheduling patients for follow-up study treatment sessions and assessments
Data entry into REDCap study database
Documentation of all communications with study participants
Identify and report adverse events and protocol deviations
Maintain compliance with all research regulations from the institutional review board and other oversight bodies
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Able to communicate in English
Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency
One year of experience in research
Completion of University RED Clinical Certification within two months of hire required
Completion of CITI Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice Training within one month of hire required
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Preferred
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently
Experience with human subjects research
Able to communicate in Spanish
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs
Experience with REDCap
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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