Cardiology Research Assistant

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Job Summary
The Childrens Heart Centre within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology Department of Pediatrics University of British Columbia conducts research focusing on improving outcomes of pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions.

The Cardiology Research Assistant will work on cardiac research studies and other research related tasks to support the Divisions initiatives under the guidance and direction of the electrophysiology and cardiology research managers. The role will involve collection of sensitive information requiring attention to detail and accuracy to help ensure the integrity of the data gathered.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will support the Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Programs (0.6 FTE) and General Cardiology (0.4 FTE) initiatives under the guidance and direction of the research managers.

Work Performed

• Interacting with patients and families to discuss and obtain consent for participation in research projects

• Collect and enter patient data into online data collection forms according to established protocols

• Perform basic literature searches retrieve scientific journal articles; prepare and maintain an Endnote reference library

• Prepare recruitment packages for various projects according to established protocols

• Update and maintain logs for study ethics approvals screening/enrolment and specimen collection

• Maintain study records for retention and storage i.e. scanning printing and filing

• Perform other administrative/clerical duties as required.
  

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The role will involve collection of sensitive information requiring attention to detail and accuracy to help ensure the integrity of the data gathered. Errors in judgement would impact negatively on the programs reputation and productivity.

Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will work under the guidance and direction of the electrophysiology and cardiology research managers.

Supervision Given
N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree with a strong background in science and an interest in the health sciences.

• Experience working in a research environment/or an understanding of the ethical concepts in research.

• Familiarity with medical terminology

• Familiarity using search engines such as PubMed Medline Ovid

• Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Word Power Point Excel and PowerPoint) including EndNote

• Superior organizational multi-tasking and ability to follow directions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to act professional and display excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team

• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties