Research Assistant- Oncology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support oncology research efforts. This entry-level position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful research that enhances patient care and safety. Responsibilities include assisting with participant enrollment, data management, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a passion for healthcare. Join a team committed to making a difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a high degree of clerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists in research protocol conduct, including participant screening and enrollment.
• Completes data entry and abstracts data from medical records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Clerical Accuracy

Education

Two years of college in a scientific or health-related field

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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.

Job Description

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

• No minimum experience required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education

• Two 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.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Research

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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