Research Assistant, Work-Study Or Not, College Of Nursing

Details

Open Date 08/15/2023

Requisition Number PRN14072N

Job Title PS UU Student - Research

Working Title Research Assistant, Work-Study or NOT, College of Nursing

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Fairly flexible, approved by supervisor. Some work will be in the hospital, other work in office or at home, depending on the situation.

Potential for more than 10/hrs/wk if available.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00272 - CON Nursing

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15-$25.45 per hour, based on experience & Grad/Undergrad status

Close Date

Job Summary

WORK - STUDY & NON

-Work Study students should apply.

The Student Research Assistant will work on a pilot randomized controlled study among patients with heart failure in their homes after hospital discharge. Study participants will be asked about their symptoms and will use the automated symptom monitoring and management system. The Student Research Assistant will assist with participant recruitment in the hospital, education about the system, phone-calls for following up, data collection, data management, and literature review.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and recruit participants at the hospital, obtain signed consent forms, provide education about the system, upload and manage data using predetermined software

• Conduct phone-calls for following up.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients.

• Other duties as assigned.

Will need to certify in Good Clinical Practice, CITI program and HIPAA compliance (training to be done on the job, but before beginning in-person work).

Minimum Qualifications

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

It would be great (but not required) if you had some experience with statistics software, or experience with research.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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