Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Individuals with background in science, strong analytical and communication skills preferred to assist with the Stroke Recovery Program (SRP) which may include obtaining consents to enroll participants & controls, retention, scheduling, record-keeping, data entry, and database organization and maintenance. Other duties related to the SRP study may be assigned.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Research Assistant I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Enroll participants into the SRP per specific research protocol.

• Schedules subject/designated family visits according to protocols.

• Assumes leadership role in following the protocol for subject recruitment.

• Meet with Manager of Speech Pathology for daily updates on subject data.

• Provide general research support for projects.

• Organization, collection, distribution of data.

• Perform data quality evaluation to endure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data entry.

• Communicate with the IT Team with respect to database creation and maintenance. Maintain up to date Data Dictionary.

• If applicable, presents consent information per defined script. Demonstrates effective communication techniques with the patient or designation family member, and other members of the SRP team.Follows up within defined timeframe. Contributes pertinent information at team meetings. Identifies any barriers or issues related to enrollment of participants and works towards resolution per SRP process. Works with Principal Investigators to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies/procedures.

• Maintains accurate and timely record keeping. Assist in record-keeping, data entry, and database organization and maintenance. Perform routine office tasks, including filing and photocopying pertinent to research projects.

• Takes direction for the assignment of other duties related to the SRP.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• Entry level or related work experience.

• Some experience with word processing and, and spreadsheet organization and manipulation. Computer applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

• An Associate's or Bachelors degree in science-related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job ID 2024-146926

Department Rehab Medicine

Site Johnson Rehabilitation

Job Location US-NJ-Edison

Position Type Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week 4

Shift Day

Shift Hours varies

Weekend Work No Weekends Required

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work No Holidays Required