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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Supports and/or participates in the research process by assisting research staff in management of subjects and data specific to the subspecialty of involvements assigned. Proactively supports efforts that will ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 2 years of college in a scientific or health-related field, or relevant experience in lieu of education

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel)

Education

• 2 years of college in a scientific or health-related field

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if role requires patient contact
• ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar within 30 days of employment if role requires specimen acquisition
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate a high degree of clerical accuracy, with attentiveness to detail and the ability to organize data
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in research protocol conduct and facilitation, including participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
• Assists with coordination of study visits and procedures, including specimen processing and shipment.
• Assists in informed consent process and/or completes informed consent process as necessary for assigned studies.
• Completes data entry of compiled data.
• Abstracts data from medical records.
• Compiles data, including the completion of source documentation and case report forms.
• Facilitates patient interaction to assist in conduct of research protocols.
• Administers various research surveys in accordance with research study requirements.
• Completes research-only testing as required and applicable per study and system requirements, including electrocardiograms.
• Performs phlebotomy if trained to do so.
• Provides research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.
• Completes documentation as needed within the medical record.
• Assists research coordinator, research nurse, manager, or investigators with specific research activities, including assistance with Institutional Review Board and routing processes, collection and transfer of specimens, and other departmental-specific activities.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

1575 Northeast Expy NE

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