Research Assistant II

Position Summary

The Research Assistant II supports an eight-site hospital intervention trial across the US, the Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders (ENHANCE) trial. The goal is to improve care of older patients by preventing delirium using the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP).

Core Competencies

• Communication: Absorbs, comprehends and exchanges information with others, enhancing mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired action.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively independently and within a team, group, and across the organization and accomplishes tasks and desired results while behaving constructively and working on multiple projects.
• Results Orientation: Focuses on delivering superior performance by setting and achieving stretch goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with the study teams in the hospitals to ensure high quality data collection, adherence to minimal standards and trouble shoot any issues that may arise.
• Develop and foster strong collaborative relationships with the hospital teams.
• Manage and troubleshoot iPad setup and web app maintenance.
• Manage and clean REDCap database.
• Draft PowerPoints presentations, agendas and minutes for several weekly meetings with different study sites, local teams, stakeholders, and PIs.
• Support in-person or web-based training efforts related to implementation of protocols and training of research site staff.
• Support the maintenance of research protocols, training manuals and websites with the most up-to-date information.
• Perform literature reviews for reports and manuscripts.
• National travel for one annual meeting.
• Rare weekend and evening work hours are required.

Qualifications

• College degree (4 years)
• Minimum of 1 year work experience
• Previous experience with web-based materials and iPads/Apple operating systems. Must be able to manage and troubleshoot iPad setup and web app maintenance
• Previous experience with REDCap (data entry and report creation) and strong computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, reference management) a plus
• Good problem-solving, trouble shooting skills and knowledge of new technologies and website maintenance
• Knowledge of website maintenance/use of GitHub a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Adaptable to competing deadlines and changes in priorities
• Knowledge of clinical care (specifically hospital care with older adults) a plus
• Adaptable to competing deadlines and changes in priorities
• Must demonstrate respect and professionalism regarding individual needs
• Must always maintain and sustain confidentiality