UNIV - Research Program Assistant-Journeyman - Department of Anesthesia

Job Description Summary

Provides assistance in the establishment of new programs or the modification of existing programs. Conducts surveys and studies of problems and needs; makes recommendations to appropriate officials. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program area(s). Reviews, evaluates and reports on assigned program area. Provides technical assistance to staff, management, the public and other governmental entities. Takes and processes routine program requests from customers.



* * Please include a cover letter. Also, those who are future medical students are encouraged to apply.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000949 COM ANES Anesthesia CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

33,339.00 - 47,509.00 - 61,680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

35% - Support the Department of Anesthesia Faculty in many areas of research. Primarily assist with consenting of research participants and collecting data per study protocol. Provide administrative support by preparing study document packets with necessary consent, HIPAA and data collection tools. Organize and maintain study subject’s files per MUSC policy.

25% - Assist anesthesia investigators in creating and maintaining databases and excel spreadsheet enrollment logs. Responsible for creating and maintain databases using excel spreadsheets and Redcaps databases.

10% - May assist with literature reviews and writing/revision of publications. Responsible for recruiting subjects in various settings of MUSC health areas using Good Clinical Practices, inviting potential subjects to participate in studies. Provide and obtain informed consent, HIPAA authorization, collect data in real time and retrospectively per protocol.

10% - Create and maintain study enrollment logs using excel to keep study patient’s information on a protected server.

5% - Maintain and organize study regulatory binders with all necessary documents including IRB approved documents, amendments, sponsor communications, investigator CVs/ licenses, CITI training certificates, data collection tools and delegation logs.

5% - Assist with creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for PI’s research projects.

5% - Assist Anesthesia Investigators by loading protocols into eIRB applications and creating necessary documents such as consents, data collection sheets, HIPAA documents and budgets.

5% Assist with SPARC request to obtain assistance from MUSC SCTR when necessary. Assist Anesthesia Investigators in navigating the eIRB by assisting with submittals of regulatory documents to IRB.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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