Clinical Research Assistant I, Neurology Job at UT Southwestern
Department Summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the 10 best large employers in the United States and among the top 5 of healthcare employers, according to the America’s Best Employers 2022 list compiled by Forbes. UTSW is also ranked as the top healthcare employer for diversity in the US according to the America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list compiled by Forbes and Statista; and we are the only healthcare institution listed among the top 20 employers nationally.
The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive management of neurological conditions. Our vibrant department comprises more than 75 full-time faculty in 12 subspecialty sections, supporting a spectrum of complex and innovative approaches to neurological care, a broad range of novel research programs, and a panoply of educational opportunities for trainees. The department offers access to the latest innovative treatments in one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine and features an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level-4 NEAC Epilepsy Center. Through collaborations with the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the department is building state-of-the art facilities for drug and device testing and bringing current and new faculty together for collaborative research on brain disease therapy.
Position Summary & Additional Job Responsibilities
Dr. Elan Louis, Chair of the Department of Neurology, is interested in hiring a full-time, paid, post-baccalaureate trainee who is interested in obtaining additional clinical research training before applying to graduate or medical school. The candidate will be working on the study of Cognition in Essential Tremor (COGNET), a longitudinal study attempting to understand the relationship between cognitive impairment and essential tremor (ET), a common movement disorder affecting 4% of adults aged 40 and older. This position will require the candidate to conduct neuropsychological and neurological assessments on study subjects enrolled as brain donors across the United States.
This NIH-funded study draws on the expertise of clinical neurologists, neuropsychologists, and neuropathologists. The study is unique in that all participants are brain donors, so we are able to map cognitive changes onto brain pathology.
As part of their educational experience, post-baccalaureate trainees will be taught to administer and score an extensive, in-person neuropsychological test battery (including the DVLT-II, D-KEFS, WMS-IV, and WAIS-IF). The candidate will collaborate with colleagues at Columbia University Medical Center, including participation in regular diagnostic case conferences that aid development of preliminary clinical skills for diagnosing cognitive impairment. The candidate will also attend research conferences and learn how to recognize a range of involuntary movements. The candidate will be supported in learning statistical analyses to interpret study data for publication. Opportunities for independent research will be available and are strongly encouraged. The candidate will learn how to prepare and publish a peer-reviewed paper on which they are first author in a peer-reviewed journal.
It is expected that the educational experience will serve as a useful platform for their application to graduate school in the health sciences. That is, it will serve as an educational link between their undergraduate experience and their future academic/educational advancement into a masters or doctoral program in health sciences or a medical degree.
This position will be responsible for enrollment of study subjects, scheduling of follow-up study visits, administration of study assessments, and entry and maintenance of study data. Each study visit takes approximately 4 hours to complete and will consist of a videotaped neurological and neuropsychological examinations. Study visits are currently conducted over virtual platforms; however, when safety and travel restrictions permit, the candidate will be responsible for conducting study visits in person with subjects located across the United States. All travel is covered by the COGNET grant. The position requires the completion of 1-2 study visits per week, with each visit taking place over 2 days. The candidate will be expected to participate in numerous aspects of clinical research from study design and planning, questionnaire development, preparation of materials for internal review board review, and selection of appropriate methods to evaluate and track study subjects. This position will regularly present their impressions of patients to a neuropsychologist and psychiatrist for cognitive diagnosis; this allows the candidate to give first-hand testimony to the patients’ cognitive abilities and also develop clinical presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Candidates are required to provide a cover letter detailing their past experience/skills and interest in the position.
Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate the following preferred qualifications/experience:
Strong organizational skills required
Strong interpersonal communication skills required BS/BA required
Candidate must possess a current TX drivers license
Candidate must have an educational agenda that involves learning about human-subjects research and a desire to learn the skills sets involved in designing and conducting such research
Experience working with elderly or neurology patients or vulnerable populations.
Job Duties
May perform some or all of the following based on research study:
Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study.
Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity. Understands visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits. Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria. Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision
Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study.
Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
High School diploma or GED with no experience. A minimum of Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Possess strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI).
Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
Possess good communication skills.
Possess the ability to problem solve.
Work requires ability to conduct interviews with research subjects.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
To learn more, please visit: why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the 10 best large employers in the United States and among the top 5 of healthcare employers, according to the America’s Best Employers 2022 list compiled by Forbes. UTSW is also ranked as the top healthcare employer for diversity in the US according to the America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list compiled by Forbes and Statista; and we are the only healthcare institution listed among the top 20 employers nationally.
The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive management of neurological conditions. Our vibrant department comprises more than 75 full-time faculty in 12 subspecialty sections, supporting a spectrum of complex and innovative approaches to neurological care, a broad range of novel research programs, and a panoply of educational opportunities for trainees. The department offers access to the latest innovative treatments in one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine and features an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level-4 NEAC Epilepsy Center. Through collaborations with the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the department is building state-of-the art facilities for drug and device testing and bringing current and new faculty together for collaborative research on brain disease therapy.
Position Summary & Additional Job Responsibilities
Dr. Elan Louis, Chair of the Department of Neurology, is interested in hiring a full-time, paid, post-baccalaureate trainee who is interested in obtaining additional clinical research training before applying to graduate or medical school. The candidate will be working on the study of Cognition in Essential Tremor (COGNET), a longitudinal study attempting to understand the relationship between cognitive impairment and essential tremor (ET), a common movement disorder affecting 4% of adults aged 40 and older. This position will require the candidate to conduct neuropsychological and neurological assessments on study subjects enrolled as brain donors across the United States.
This NIH-funded study draws on the expertise of clinical neurologists, neuropsychologists, and neuropathologists. The study is unique in that all participants are brain donors, so we are able to map cognitive changes onto brain pathology.
As part of their educational experience, post-baccalaureate trainees will be taught to administer and score an extensive, in-person neuropsychological test battery (including the DVLT-II, D-KEFS, WMS-IV, and WAIS-IF). The candidate will collaborate with colleagues at Columbia University Medical Center, including participation in regular diagnostic case conferences that aid development of preliminary clinical skills for diagnosing cognitive impairment. The candidate will also attend research conferences and learn how to recognize a range of involuntary movements. The candidate will be supported in learning statistical analyses to interpret study data for publication. Opportunities for independent research will be available and are strongly encouraged. The candidate will learn how to prepare and publish a peer-reviewed paper on which they are first author in a peer-reviewed journal.
It is expected that the educational experience will serve as a useful platform for their application to graduate school in the health sciences. That is, it will serve as an educational link between their undergraduate experience and their future academic/educational advancement into a masters or doctoral program in health sciences or a medical degree.
This position will be responsible for enrollment of study subjects, scheduling of follow-up study visits, administration of study assessments, and entry and maintenance of study data. Each study visit takes approximately 4 hours to complete and will consist of a videotaped neurological and neuropsychological examinations. Study visits are currently conducted over virtual platforms; however, when safety and travel restrictions permit, the candidate will be responsible for conducting study visits in person with subjects located across the United States. All travel is covered by the COGNET grant. The position requires the completion of 1-2 study visits per week, with each visit taking place over 2 days. The candidate will be expected to participate in numerous aspects of clinical research from study design and planning, questionnaire development, preparation of materials for internal review board review, and selection of appropriate methods to evaluate and track study subjects. This position will regularly present their impressions of patients to a neuropsychologist and psychiatrist for cognitive diagnosis; this allows the candidate to give first-hand testimony to the patients’ cognitive abilities and also develop clinical presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Candidates are required to provide a cover letter detailing their past experience/skills and interest in the position.
Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate the following preferred qualifications/experience:
Strong organizational skills required
Strong interpersonal communication skills required BS/BA required
Candidate must possess a current TX drivers license
Candidate must have an educational agenda that involves learning about human-subjects research and a desire to learn the skills sets involved in designing and conducting such research
Experience working with elderly or neurology patients or vulnerable populations.
Job Duties
May perform some or all of the following based on research study:
Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study.
Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity. Understands visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits. Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria. Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision
Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study.
Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
High School diploma or GED with no experience. A minimum of Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Possess strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI).
Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
Possess good communication skills.
Possess the ability to problem solve.
Work requires ability to conduct interviews with research subjects.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
To learn more, please visit: why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.