| Job Title | Cardiology - Research Assistant |
| Job Code Title | 510214 |
| Job Requisition Number | 073216 |
| Department | 7518- MED Medicine |
| Location | Medical Center |
| Job Type | Support Staff Full-Time Regular |
| Bargaining Unit | 1199 / SSA Area |
| If temporary, indicate duration | |
| Hours Per Week | 35 |
| Job Family | Research Support (Laboratory and Non-Laboratory) |
| Salary Grade | Technical 5-075 |
| Salary Range | |
| Advertised Summary Job Description | The candidate will work at the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine on an epidemiological study investigating the frequency of undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in an elderly community.
The research assistant (RA) will conduct interviews in English and Spanish with study subjects using standardized questionnaires. The RA will obtain informed consent, and escort subjects to various evaluations. The RA will perform electrocardiograms (ECG) and apply a patch-based cardiac rhythm recorder. She/he will be responsible for computer data entry of study results, and preparation and mailing of reports to study participants. Participants may occasionally need to be visited at home or in a nursing home to retrieve rhythm recorders. The RA will liaise with vendor for processing of the data from the cardiac recorders, with staff at the Clinical Research Center where participants will be seen, with local laboratory personnel, and with the coordinator and other staff of the Northern Manhattan Study with whom this project will be jointly conducted. The RA will also maintain a petty cash fund, order project supplies and may be asked to assist with storage and retrieval of frozen blood samples. The RA may be asked (very infrequently) to work in the evening or on Saturday to accommodate working participants.Other duties may be assigned. |
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant | Bachelor's degree with at least one and one half years of related experience or the equivalent in training, education and experience is required. Verbal and written fluency in both Spanish and English is required. The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made. |
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant | Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be attentive to details and well-organized. Must have basic typing and Internet skills, some experience with data entry, and knowledge of MS-WORD and EXCEL. CU's Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA and laboratory safety training modules must be passed once hired. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Degree in biology or a health profession is preferred. Familiarity with MS-ACCESS also helpful. |
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Special Indications
This position works with: | |
| HIPAA Compliance training required | No Response |
| Participation in Medical Surveillance required | No Response |
| What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? | Standard Posting |
| Requisition Open Date | 04-08-2014 |
| Requisition Close Date | Open Until Filled |
| Quick Link | jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=141116 |
| EEO Statement | Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran. |
| Local Hiring | Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. |
