Position Summary
This is an opportunity to join an established clinical research team in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and work on multiple industry and federally funded studies. The hired candidate will work with James Krings, MD MSC, Kaharu Sumino, MD MPH, Tammy Quninones RN, and other coordinators on clinical research studies in asthma, COPD, and other pulmonary studies. This team has multiple ongoing studies and is seeking a person to help lead recruitment of potential participants. This position would involve communication with patients over the phone, email, and electronic medical record. They would also help produce materials, such as social media postings for recruitment.
Some of the above skills could be learned on the job. A basic understanding of study protocols would be required to assess for study eligibility. Hours have some flexibility but is part-time and generally involves 10-20 hours per week.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
- Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
- Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
- Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
Administrative Or Research (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Participant Recruiting, Written Communication
Grade
C07-H
Salary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
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EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
