research assistant- colorectal clinic - Columbus, OH , USA, United States - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Description

Overview

The Research Assistant (RA) at the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) will assist in the collection, management, and use of data obtained to drive evidence based practice.

The RA will directly interface with patients and their families to obtain necessary points of data.

Working within EPIC, Red Cap, and other data sites, the RA will input, mine data, and be responsible for the integrity and security of all databases utilized.

The RA will support all clinical trials within the center. Support provided by the RA will not be limited to data collection and management. The RA will be included in the preparation, presentation and publication of research findings. The RA will support every aspect of research and best clinical outcomes driven by research at the CCRP.

Schedule

Location:
Central Campus (700 Childrens Dr.)

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

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We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

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And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet.

Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share.

We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research.

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Responsibilities

The Research Assistant implements and supports the philosophy, mission, values, standards, policies and procedures of Children's Hospital and the CCPR.

The Research Assistant performs core functions in data collection which include:

establishment of therapeutic relationship with patient/family

screening and identification of patients for data collection

contacting patients and families as identified

recruiting and enrolling study participants

conducting patient interviews and preparing assessments

• Facilitates the patient/family/guardian's ability to input information to data sites by

managing communication from the patient/family with regards to research in between visits, hospitalizations, etc.

providing education to families related to research studies and participants role in the study

serving as a patient/family advocate in meeting patient or family needs

• The Research Assistant facilitates all aspects of research conducted at the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction including, but not limited to

Supporting the Clinical Nurse Researcher, Primary Investigators and other members of the research team

Evaluate consistency of medical data

Assist in developing research protocol

Assist in coordinating clinical trials

Perform study scheduling

Track patient participation

Tabulate research data

Develop and maintain research databases

Record results of studies, experiments or questionnaires

Assist in developing research surveys, questionnaires or tests

Assist in preparation of research manuscripts and presentations

Assist in assessment of database integrity

Ensure data is handled congruent with NCH and HIPAA guidelines and policies

Assist in fulfilling IRB needs

Assist in coordination with interdepartmental studies

Supervise undergraduate students working on research project

Maintaining records on assignment completion

Acting as liaison between undergraduate student and Clinical Nurse Researcher and Faculty

Attend project meetings, summarizing goals of meetings for research team

Prepare progress reports for the Clinical Nurse Researcher

Request and/or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project

Manage and respond to project email

• Other duties as assigned to support the patients, staff and operations of the CCPR.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, required.

Coursework in relevant research methods, preferred.

Previous research experience, preferred.