Research Technician 1- Pediatrics

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Memphis, TN   Full-time     Research
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 1 determines new admissions for potential consent to the Biorepository and Integrative Genomics Initiative (BIG) to inpatient units and/or clinic areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Abides by all hospital safety requirements for visiting patients in general care, clinics, and restricted rooms, including infection precautions and Intensive Care Unit access.
  2. Screen and organizes all new admissions and new patient visits.
  3. Greets patients and families in a friendly and professional manner.
  4. Ensures thorough review of the required elements of informed consent.
  5. Answers questions regarding the study and asks questions to ensure comprehension.
  6. Demonstrates knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and research consent requirements.
  7. Ensures appropriate informed consent signatures and provides the patient/Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) with a signed copy of the consent document.
  8. Documents consent discussion completely and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR). Provides documents to Health Information.
  9. Generates daily institutional reports on inpatient admissions and/or clinic schedules.
  10. Documents recruitment outcome in EMR by utilizing the consent flag, indicating participants decision to agree or decline participation.
  11. Understands, applies, and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
  12. Attends meetings, in-services and training sessions as required or requested.
  13. Follows established protocols and procedures to review and consent participants for study using the consent video and consent document.
  14. Provides regular reports regarding recruitment activity.
  15. Responds to audits and makes corrections.
  16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of college course work in science and one (1) year of laboratory experience; OR two (2) years of laboratory experience at Research Technician level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills.
  • Ability to complete task and work independently without constant supervision.
  • Strict attention to detail and good organizational skills.
  • Ability to accurately perform data entry and navigate in a Windows environment, computer, or table. Experience with REDCap and Cerner is preferred.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Memphis , TN