Research Assistant - Neuromuscular

                    

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Job Title

Research Assistant - Neuromuscular

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Research Administration-Research Innov and Educ

                      

Job Code

U99968

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic Neuromuscular Center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of a wide range of neuromuscular disorders. Each year, these conditions affect 1.5 million Americans of all ages and can be debilitating, progressive, and sometimes fatal. Diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, and various myopathies can lead to weakness, paralysis, breathing difficulties, and severe pain, significantly impacting the quality of life for patients and their families. As a Research Assistant on our team, you will help advance our mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative research, compassionate care, and the discovery of new therapies by assisting with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This position will be on-site during the new hire training period, with the option to transition to a hybrid schedule (typically on-site once per week).

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Assist the research team with research study related tasks. 

• Assist with completion of protocol related activities. 

• Obtain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required. 

• Assist with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol. 

• Assis with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records. 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires, and/or brochures.  

• Maintain study personnel certification records (license, CV, CITI, etc.). 

• Train to open sleep study software and export files into required formats

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED and one year of experience in a healthcare setting

• OR Bachelor’s Degree 

• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, including Word processing, spreadsheets, and database and presentation software 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Knowledge of medical terminology 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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