UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Biobehavioral Medicine
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Full-time Program Assistant is needed to work on NCI-funded research projects for patients with cancer conducted at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The primary research study is a pilot randomized controlled trial testing a telehealth-delivered adapted dialectical behavioral therapy skills training program to reduce distress and improve quality of life in people living with metastatic lung cancer compared to usual care. The PA will work with the Principal Investigator Dr. Kelly Hyland in the recruitment of research participants collection of self-report data data entry and organizational and regulatory tasks. The Program Assistant will work as part of a larger research team in the Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) group and interface primarily with other researchers clinicians and patients in the clinical setting.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Research GrantCost Center
CC001042 COM PSYCH Bio-Behavioral Medicine CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-04
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: 5 days/week 40 hours Mondays - Sundays
Remote work schedule: None On campus
Job Duties:
- Research operations (35%)
- Provide administrative support of recruitment strategies: prepares materials (flyers etc.)
- Screen participants for all studies independently (i.e. screening for eligibility criteria)
- Conduct and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision.
- Schedule study visits and maintain subject level documentation for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direct supervision.
- Circulate and review assessments for minimal risk studies or for greater than minimal risk studies under direct supervision. Collect data directly from participant or from the electronic medical record.
- Participant reminders about upcoming study appointments and assessments
- Collect prepare or process adverse events under supervision.
- Facilitate participant remuneration via ClinCard
- Answer questions that come through phone and email systems
- May provide training to other Program Assistants as necessary
- Data and informatics (35%)
- Complete case report forms and enters data into EDC system(s).
- Resolve data queries.
- Communication (10%)
- Participate in study team meetings and provide study status updates (meeting minutes etc)
- Communicate and coordinate with other study personnel as required for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
- Ethics and participant safety (10%)
- Understands the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting human subjects research activities.
- Regulatory (5%)
- Assist with regulatory documentation for submissions (Institutional Review Board) Continuing Reviews Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR) Data and Safety Monitoring Board meetings and other reports as required.
- Leadership and Professionalism (5%)
- Encourage and supports colleagues in completing project work. Assists with identifying efficiencies and improving processes.
- Involvement in research dissemination and publication (manuscript preparation and submission conference abstract preparation and presentation.
Preferred Training and Experience: A bachelors degree in psychology premed neuroscience biology nursing or other life sciences or health care field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab knowledge of REDCap data entry management reporting tools screening and consenting research participants administering study assessments is preferred. Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion. Experience working with individuals with cancer. Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy. The ability to collect organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelors degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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