Research Tech Intermediate

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is hiring a Research Technician Intermediate to support a long-running stroke research project.

The role involves abstracting health information from medical records, approaching patients for participation, and conducting baseline and 90-day outcome interviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree with one year of research experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred to serve Spanish-speaking population.
• Experience in abstracting health information from medical records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Abstract health information from participating patients' paper or electronic medical records from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool.
• Approach identified stroke patients and ask them to participate in the study.
• Conduct baseline interviews with identified patients.
• Conduct 90-day outcome interviews with identified patients.
• Schedule participant appointments and conduct phone calls for reminder, scheduling, interview, and data collection purposes.
• Setup study material for scheduled participant interviews; organizes and maintains collected participant research data.
• Participate in weekly research meetings and communicate routine correspondence regarding abstraction and interview status.
• Other research duties as assigned

Skills

Data abstraction

Participant recruitment

Interview scheduling

Data management

Education

High school diploma or associate degree

One year of research experience

Job description

The University of Michigan has an exciting and enriching opportunity available for a responsible, organized, and motivated individual. Our office is hiring a Research Technician Intermediate to work on a long-running stroke research project.

Responsibilities*

• Abstract health information from participating patient's paper or electronic medical record from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool
• Approach identified stroke patients and ask them to participate in the study
• Conduct baseline interviews with identified patients
• Conduct 90-day outcome interviews with identified patients
• Schedule participant appointments and conduct phone calls for reminder, scheduling, interview, and data collection purposes (including calling participants throughout the study to ascertain
• Setup study material for scheduled participant interviews; organizes and maintains collected participant research data.
• Participate in weekly research meetings and communicate routine correspondence in regard to abstraction and interview status
• Other research duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High school graduation or associates degree and one year of research experience

Desired Qualifications*

Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills preferred to serve Spanish-speaking population. Research experience and/or minimum of 2 years college, LVN or other medical degree preferred.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

This is an on-site position.

Additional Information

This position is fully on-site in Corpus Christi, TX.

This position is term-limited for one year, with possibility of extension based on available funding and performance.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all community members.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.