Graduate Research Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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Job Overview
The Research Coordinator for the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at Georgetown University will support clinical research nurses in the care of research and standard of care patients and provide services as a certified DXA technician/coordinator as well. This role is integral to the team effort that provides comprehensive care for clinical trials supported by the CRU. The incumbent will engage in coordination of quality improvement measures as needed and will provide clinical and laboratory support for off-site visits. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Medical Center's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist nurses with clinical research and standard of care tasks.
  • Take vital signs, perform ECGs, and phlebotomy.
  • Pick up and deliver drugs from Research and Main Pharmacy.
  • Transport subjects.

• Coordinate DXA patient care: perform, analyze and report results for research and standard of care scans.
  • Independent review of medical record for health and bone history.
  • Track scans, provide census data for billing and maintain SOPs.
  • Maintain quality control of DXA unit.

• Assist with administrative tasks.
  • Maintain inventory and order supplies.
  • Chart set-up and copying.
  • Fulfill receptionist duties as needed.

• Provide clinical and laboratory support including off-site visits.
  • Process, store and ship laboratory specimens.
  • Maintain IATA Certification.

Work Interactions
The Research Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of a nurse who will delegate appropriate tasks and report directly to CRU Nurse Manager. They will provide clinical support to the registered nurse for research related clinical care and standard of care activities for subject and patients on the CRU while always following best patient relation practices. They are expected to function autonomously and be the CRU expert in matters of DXA operation and procedures. They will report to report to the DXA training coordinator or designee for scan training and sign off until certified and deemed competent. Once competent and certified the DXA coordinator and training coordinator will work collaboratively to accomplish goals of DXA services for the CRU. The Research Coordinator is an integral member of a dynamic team and actively contributes to the CRU & GU's mission of excellence in research.
Requirements and Qualifications
The preferred academic level required to perform this work is college graduate (Bachelors in Science or equivalent) with prior experience performing clinical assistant, phlebotomy, and clinical research assistant functions. BLS certification required, IV insertion skills, DXA and Bilingual experience a plus. International Society for Clinical Densitometry certification expected to be obtained within the first year of employment if does not have at date of hire.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$20.16 - $31.30
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.