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Temporary Maintenance Technician

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$16.52/hr

JR2026-00026554 Temporary Maintenance Technician (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Looking to add to your construction knowledge ...

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Packaging Operator, Temporary

Fairbury, NE · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Packaging Operator, Temporary Requisition ID: 31323 Location: Fairbury, NE, USA, 68352 Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Entry Level Job Type: Seasonal Nutrien is a leading provider of crop ...

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Administrative Specialist - Temporary

North Platte, NE · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

We are currently looking for a temporary Administrative Specialist to join our team in North Platte, NE. Timeframe: June - August Hours: 7:45am - 5pm Mon-Thur, 7:45am-12pm Fri Hours can be flexible.

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Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE • On-site, Remote

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

University Of Nebraska Medical Center rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 997 rated hospitals

Job description

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14319
Department
Int Med Geriatrics/Palliative Med 50000588
Business Unit
College of Medicine
Reg-Temp
Part-Time Temporary
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, Varied
Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will assist with the research study titled "A novel platform to facilitate provider adoption of cognitive care planning" to recruit approximately 80 patients and caregivers. Recruited dyads will either receive a standard office visit or an office visit supplemented with the use of the BrainCheck software and being provided a BrainCheck produced visit summary. Duties will include:
  • Study recruitment: RA will work with PI and division faculty to review the EHR to identify eligible candidates.
  • Screen and consent: RA will contact candidate and family caregiver to discuss study and consent interested individuals for the study.
  • Data collection: RA will attend clinic visits to connect candidates with BrainCheck software when indicated, and help physician with printing BrainCheck report and then uploading into EMR. RA will also time visits, and met with patient/caregiver after visit to administer survey instruments.
  • Chart review: RA will monitor enrolled subjects during study via EMR review, and gather data at the prescribed timepoints.
  • Coordination between BrainCheck and UNMC: RA will interact with BrainCheck team for troubleshooting of interface and software issues. RA will also work with UNMC PI and Geriatrics clinic staff and faculty to optimize study workflow.

Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Research - Non Academic
Working Title
Research Technician (Part-Time Temporary)
Job Title
Other Hourly Worker
Salary Grade
RA00
Appointment Type
W2 - TEMP NON FAC HRLY
Salary Range
$15.00/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date
12/30/2025
Application Review Date
01/07/2025
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
College student or College graduate
Required Experience
No Experience
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
NA
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Familiarity with internet browser and Adobe Acrobat
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
NA
Preferred Education:
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
NA
Preferred Experience:
NA
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
NA
Preferred Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
NA
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