Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Radiology

About the role

This position will be involved in collection and analyses of high-density diffuse optical tomography (HD-DOT) data at the bedside from patients who are on ECMO maintenance for a project funded by the American Heart Association. Our Brain Light Laboratory, part of the Biophotonics Research Center in the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is a diverse and interdisciplinary team whose research focuses on developing novel tools that extend mapping of brain function beyond current limitations. We harness the power of diffuse optics to create portable and wearable systems for minimally constrained imaging of brain function. This technology facilitates mapping brain function in participants who are especially challenging to study with fMRI such as toddlers and children with autism and patients undergoing surgery or intensive care.

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.
• Responsible for data collection of optical functional neuroimaging data from sensitive patient populations in critical care settings.
• Responsible in data analyses ranging from basic data quality control to more advanced spatial and temporal analyses of HD-DOT data, to relating variance in this data with concurrent physiological metrics we well as short- and long-term outcomes.
• 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.
• Collections 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 Office equipment

Education

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree

Skills

Not Applicable

More About This Job

This position will be responsible for data collection of optical functional neuroimaging data from sensitive patient populations in critical care settings. This position will also be responsible in data analyses ranging from basic data quality control to more advanced spatial and temporal analyses of HD-DOT data, to relating variance in this data with concurrent physiological metrics we well as short- and long-term outcomes. The successful applicant will be able to work independently as well as with an interdisciplinary team. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Strong technical and mathematical backgrounds are strongly preferred. Some basic familiarity with optical imaging and basic computational approaches are also preferred. Idea work experience includes previous work in an optics lab developing imaging technology or performing basic mathematical or computational modeling for measurements of physiology.

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).

Salary Range

$19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly

Benefits Statement

Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.