Research Technician 1-Pediatrics Infectious Disease

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician 1 determines new admissions for potential consent to the Biorepository and Integrative Genomics Initiative (BIG) to inpatient units and/or clinic areas. This is a grant-funded position funded until Fall 2030.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Two (2) years of customer service or consumer research experience; OR Associate’s Degree in lieu of experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills.
• Ability to complete tasks and work independently without constant supervision.
• Strict attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately perform data collection and entry.

Responsibilities

• Abides by all hospital safety requirements for visiting patients in general care, clinics, and restricted rooms, including infection precautions and Intensive Care Unit access.
• Screens and organizes all new admissions and new patient visits.
• Greets patients and families in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensures thorough review of the required elements of informed consent.
• Answers questions regarding the study and asks questions to ensure comprehension.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and research consent requirements.
• Ensures appropriate informed consent signatures and provides the patient/Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) with a signed copy of the consent document.
• Documents consent discussion completely and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Generates daily institutional reports on inpatient admissions and/or clinic schedules.
• Documents recruitment outcome in EMR by utilizing the consent flag, indicating participants decision to agree or decline participation.
• Understands, applies, and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Attends meetings, in-services and training sessions as required or requested.
• Follows established protocols and procedures to review and consent participants for study using the consent video and consent document.
• Provides regular reports regarding recruitment activity.
• Responds to audits and makes corrections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED