Orthopedic Surgery Research Study Assistant

RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT

Req #: 120046 Department: ORTHOPEDICS Appointing Department Web Address: http://www.orthop.washington.edu Job Location: Health Sciences Center Posting Date: 05/21/2015  Closing Info: Closes On   05/28/2015 Salary: $2,382.00 to $3,145.00 monthly  Union Position: Yes   This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information Shift: 1st  Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit ourbenefits website.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty  The Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellent programs with 16 annual one and two year rotating faculty positions, numerous joint and adjunct faculty in clinical care, teaching and research.  The Department includes more than 50 full-time M.D. and research faculty, 27 residents, interns and fellows, 150 clinical faculty and 61 research and administrative staff.  The Department of Orthopaedics  currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Study Assistant (RA) for the Sarcoma Service in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. The RSA will perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to clinical research studies in our practice.  Most importantly, the RSA will gather and compile data.  The RSA will assist with data entry of a large, bone and soft tissue cancer registry by extracting medical information from clinical records of research participants.  Other duties may include: screening prospective study participants to determine eligibility according to research protocol entrance criteria; reviewing and explaining consent forms, questionnaires, and surveys with prospective subjects; answering participants’ questions regarding study protocol and notifying appropriate research personnel of problems or complications reported by subjects; preparing and mailing project questionnaires, tracking returns, and maintaining confidentiality of participant records; gathering, recording, organizing, transcribing and verifying the accuracy of research study data; setting up research database files; assisting in modifying data collection forms; and surveying and summarizing relevant literature.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of college-level course work in life sciences AND one year of experience in oncology or orthopaedics research OR equivalent education/experience.  Firm knowledge of anatomy and a clinical background.   Experience and familiarity working with functional outcome assessments and data collection techniques.  Experience with data collection methods and coding systems used for clinical research studies.  Previous experience creating data collection forms, performing radiograph analysis, and medical illustration.

DESIRED:

BS or BA in the life or physical sciences  Application Process:  The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page.  If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Condition of Employment:

Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.  Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.  Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of, and maintains confidentiality of employee information, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine's strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize employee rights or organization’s operations.  Accesses and uses the minimum necessary employee and organization information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes. https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=120046&szLocationID=67