Clinical Research Assistant

Primary Duties

• Recruit and enroll hospitalized older adults into the study;
• Deliver the PAVE VR intervention and support participants during sessions with technology questions;
• Assess patient function and provide physical activity education;
• Ensure participant’s safety and comfort at all times;
• Collect survey data and research outcomes;
• Program and manage accelerometers, including data downloading;
• Serve as both interventionist and evaluator with consistency and attention to protocol.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting, kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, public health, medicine, or related field.
• Experience: Experience working with older adults, preferably in the clinical or hospital setting.
• Other: Strong interpersonal skills, careful attention to detail, and a proactive, driven mindset. Build rapport with patients, guide them through a novel technology, ensure their safety, and carefully manage study procedures and data collection.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and ability to be on-site 2–5 days per week at the hospital.
• Ability to follow detailed study protocols and maintain confidentiality of patient data.

Benefits

This position is based at Midtown Hospital, with potential expansion to an additional hospital site in the fall. Comprehensive training will be provided, so prior experience with these specific methods is not required. There will be opportunity to contribute to scientific publications.

Pay

Hiring Range: $22.00

Schedule

Day Shift