Research Assistant-Geriatrics
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White Plains, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Title: Research Assistant-Geriatrics
Location: White Plains
Org Unit: Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry
Work Days:
Weekly Hours:35.00
Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$24.29-$27.09
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law IntSalary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Under general supervision assists in performance of NIH and foundation funded research studies in treatment of mood disorders in middle aged and older adults.
- Screens and recruits potential study subjects on-site and within the community.
- Performs on-site structured clinical assessments to assist in determination of patient diagnosis.
- Administers research battery of measures on depression severity suicidal ideation cognitive functioning medical comorbidity physical functioning social support etc.
- Participates in in-patient unit rounds to recruit subjects and conducts research assessments on in-patient units.
- Administers EEG and computerized tasks to participants.
- Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements.
- Reviews data for accuracy maintains records of study data and assists in data entry.
- Tracks patients over time for follow-up assessments.
- Attends team meetings to gather and present information.
- Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma
Bachelors degree in psychology or related discipline preferred.
Prior research experience a plus.
Prior experience administering psychological instruments helpful.
Prior experience with clinical populations desired.
Prior experience in administering EEGs helpful.
Familiarity with software including MS Word Access PowerPoint Endnote and Medline PsychInfo and other library resources a plus.
EEG certification or CPR certification is not required.
- Superior interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Position is based in White Plains NY and requires some travel to the Manhattan site and to Montefiore in the Bronx.
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