Research Assistant, Dr. Yorgason

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Research Assistant position, under Dr. Yorgason in the Department of Academic Translational Neuroscience at Wake Forest University Health Sciences, involves performing administrative, informational, technical, and clerical functions to support the department's workflow and operations. Key responsibilities include participation in the biorepository process, specimen delivery, data management, report generation, supply maintenance, and troubleshooting office equipment. The role serves as the primary contact for potential biorepository donors, requiring obtaining informed consent, chart tagging, initiating collection forms, and coordinating with various hospital staff. Data management involves manual entry and computer programs, with a need for creating databases and reports. The position also assists with continuing education programs and community outreach events, ensuring compliance and maintaining professional growth through required certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency certification required.
A minimum of one year experience with computer programs and public contact required.
Must have demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work in a stressful environment with little or no supervision.
Must be able to assist Director and others in administrative tasks.
Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
Must be flexible in working with others from diverse backgrounds and with different management styles.
Must be computer literate.
Must handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials.
Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).
Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment.
Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation.
Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.
Must be able to remain calm under emergency situations.
Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure infectious or communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as first point of contact for potential biorepository donors.
Obtains informed consent of participants.
Tags the patient’s chart as research tissue donor.
Initiates collection form.
Delivers required blood specimens to the lab.
Identifies the date and time of surgical procedure.
Communicates with OR and pathology staff.
Manages supplies/equipment in Cancer Life Center.
Orders supplies for research department and orders and maintains necessary supplies for biorepository.
Reviews surgery schedule with research nurse to identify potential participants.
Reviews pre-anesthesia testing schedule to identify time to meet patients.
Ensures that blood specimens are picked up and delivered to pathology in a timely manner.
Initiates blood and tissue collection forms.
Maintains communication with surgeon’s office, operating room, and pathology staff.
Prepares thank you letter for director of pathology signature and mails to biorepository participants.
Manages data through manual entry and utilization of multiple computer programs.
Creates appropriate data bases as needed as well as reports.
Schedules any room reservations as needed for meetings.
Picks up and distributes mail.
Assists Oncology Research Supervisor with printing, copying and delivery requirements.
Maintains electronic biorepository log.
Obtains copy of biorepository patient’s pathology report through Cerner.
Prepares and delivers biorepository shipping log to pathology department to accompany specimen samples when shipped to main repository.
Prepares and ships biorepository patient information packet for shipment to main repository, to include log, copy of informed consent, pathology report, and abstract.
Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of continuing education for Community Outreach programs.
Participates in annual MCCG and Cancer Life events such as American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Susan B. Komen’s Race for the Cure, Code MED, the Great American Smoke out, and any other health fairs related to the care and concern of the oncology patient.
Participates in activities to ensure compliance in surveys.
Maintains professional growth and development.
Remains current on required research-specific certifications such as Protection of Human Research Participants and HIPAA compliance.
Attends available educational opportunities.
Takes initiative and performs tasks whenever possible without requiring instruction.
Maintains flexibility and demonstrates cooperative attitude.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program