Junior Assistant - Technology Support (Research Institute)

IR-CUSM | Institut de recherche du CUSM | #ircusm; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned research institute in Montreal as a Junior Assistant - Technology Support. This position involves assisting patients with diabetes technology, collecting clinical data, and supporting quality improvement projects within the MCH Diabetes Clinic. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare, bilingual skills, and a passion for making a difference in patient-centered medicine.

Benefits

3 days of paid sick leave per year

Government pension plan

Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis

5.3% of gross earnings for statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in healthcare.
• Six months to one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify diabetes technology assistance needs and support patient onboarding.
• Collect clinical data and perform necessary data entry.
• Conduct study questionnaires and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Diabetes technology experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Assistant - Technology Support (Research Institute)

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Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program: Pediatrics / CHHD - MCH Diabetes Clinic

Under the supervision of Dr. von Oettingen, the incumbent will provide diabetes technology support to the MCH Diabetes Clinic, as part of the “DIY Looping” in type 1 diabetes quality improvement project.

General Duties

Main Role And Responsibility Of The Incumbent Include

• Identifies diabetes technology assistance needs,
• Assists patients and families with diabetes technology meaningful use and interpretation,
• Supports the onboarding and ongoing use of Do-It-Yourself Looping technology,
• Collects clinical data, as well as patient information,
• Conducts and/or verifies study questionnaires,
• Performs data entry as required by the protocol,
• Accomplishes administrative tasks as required (i.e. scheduling meetings, etc.),
• Performs any other tasks as required by the immediate superior or delegate.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study: Healthcare

Work Experience: six (6) months to one (1) year.

Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Required Skills

• Bilingual French and English (spoken and written),
• Ability to display a high degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information,
• Medical terminology is an asset,
• Diabetes technology experience is an asset,
• Detail-oriented, autonomous,
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and management of web applications,
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Additional information

Status : Temporary Part-Time (12 hours per workweek)

Pay Scale: $19.22 to $28.82/hour Commensurate with education & work experience.

Work Shift: Variable Schedule: 12 hours per week, Tuesdays from 8.30am to 4pm, remainder of hours flexible Mon-Fri

Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

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Why work with us?

• 3 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 1 personal day,
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
  
  

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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