UTHealth Houston · 13 hours ago
Research Assistant II - School of Public Health - Brownsville (Bilingual)
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. They are seeking a Part-time Research Assistant II to conduct community-based intervention research activities, including participant recruitment and follow-up visits in various settings.
Health CareMedicalUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, community delivery of educational and motivational interventions, data collection and quality checks, participation in training and pilot project development field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories
Maintains orderly supplies, equipment, incentives, educational materials, intervention inventory and confidential study records
Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, tracking sheets, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. Complete assessments, case notes, and questionnaires accurately in Qualtrics Data system, RedCap and other program data tracking systems; participate in data quality improvement activities and maintain records up to date on caseload of participants; document scheduled follow-ups and enter information into online database Monitor data documentation compliance and errors. Work closely with contract partners within health information exchange. Complete reports through system as needed
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Assists in delivery of training related to intervention and community engagement/motivation work
As needed, coordinates the work students, support staff or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties
Compiles simple reports and updates about intervention and research study progress related to community-based activities
Interacts with community partner organizations professionally and effectively in order to make successful connections to deliver intervention or recruit participants
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes
May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education
One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement
Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research
Maintains orderly supplies, equipment, incentives, educational materials, intervention inventory and confidential study records
Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, tracking sheets, databases, etc. as needed by the research project
Complete assessments, case notes, and questionnaires accurately in Qualtrics Data system, RedCap and other program data tracking systems
Participate in data quality improvement activities and maintain records up to date on caseload of participants
Document scheduled follow-ups and enter information into online database
Monitor data documentation compliance and errors
Work closely with contract partners within health information exchange
Complete reports through system as needed
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
Assists in delivery of training related to intervention and community engagement/motivation work
As needed, coordinates the work students, support staff or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results
Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties
Compiles simple reports and updates about intervention and research study progress related to community-based activities
Interacts with community partner organizations professionally and effectively in order to make successful connections to deliver intervention or recruit participants
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes
May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars
Performs other duties as assigned
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred
General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned
Community Health Worker certification, preferred
Group facilitation experience, preferred
Experience conducting surveys or questionnaires, preferred
Computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Valid Driver's License, preferred
Current CPR/First Aid certification, preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred
Experience and knowledge of chronic disease and behaviors associated with healthy lifestyle, preferred
Willingness to do home visits and go into new neighborhoods and homes for study recruitment and intervention delivery, preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston educates the largest number of health care professionals in Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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