University of Washington RESEARCH ASSISTANT REHABILITATION MEDICINE

RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT

Req #: 130623 Department: REHABILITATION MEDICINE Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Job Location Detail: Ninth and Jefferson Bldg  Posting Date: 03/07/2016  Closing Info: Closes On   03/21/2016 Salary: $2,453.00 to $3,239.00 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 University of Washington (UW) Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is a complex academic and clinical department in the School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals which includes the UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s, Northwest Hospital, Valley Medical, and the VA Puget Sound.  The Department offers four degree programs including entry-level degrees in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Prosthetics & Orthotics and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science.  There are also extensive research programs within the Department with over $13 million in grants per year.  The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Study Assistant.  Coordinate and perform work in support of several studies including the assessment and management of pain using virtual reality in adults and children who have suffered burn and trauma injuries. Perform varied support for Research Coordinators at Harborview Medical Center, working with the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology.  Under general supervision, perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to the research process.  Serve as a contact with study participants who will be either hospital in-patient subjects or out-patient subjects.  Review and explain questionnaires with subjects.  Gather and compile data; assist in entering data.  Provide general support to research staff, and cover for Research Coordinators during periods of holidays and/or vacation.  Job Duties:  Screen and consent prospective participants to determine eligibility according to research protocol entrance criteria.  Explain purpose of research study and answer participants’ questions.  Maintain adherence to research protocols and verify accuracy of research data collected for quality control.  Administer psychological questionnaires and pain measurement/rating scales.  Use virtual reality computer program and the relevant equipment with patients who have consented to participate in virtual reality pain control studies.  Administer Stanford Hypnotic Clinical Scale.  Maintain confidentiality of subject records.  Collect, record, organize, and verify data for computer input.  Create research database files.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.  Additional Requirements:  Must be willing to work on weekends and week days as needed.  Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and Access.  Experience with SPSS statistical package.  Working knowledge and familiarity with office equipment (copy machine, fax machine, etc.).  Attention to detail due to work with research data

DESIRED:

Bachelor's degree  Previous work experience with patients in a hospital and with clinical patients.  Experience administering psychological and pain measurements to adults and children.  Familiarity with the Stanford Hypnotic Clinical Scale.  Experience with virtual reality/Human Interface Technology Lab.      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 Work 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:

Must be willing to work on weekends and week days as needed.  Work hours will be on Fri, Sat, and Sun.  Generally normal business hours on Fri and Sat (8 hrs each day) and 4 hours on Sunday - but this may vary depending on patient population each weekend.  Appointment of the successful candidate to this position may be made contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of a criminal conviction history check .

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu. APPLY