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The Department of Emergency Medicine at Harborview Medical Center currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Full Time Research Study Assistant (RSA).

This RSA role provides a unique opportunity for individuals interested in the medical sciences to gain experience in the field of Emergency Medicine. This position will require the RSA to interact extensively in HMC Emergency Department, including physicians, nurses and patients. This is a high intensity role requiring sharp time management as well as sensitivity to complicated medical situations. This role will work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Manager in the Department of Emergency Medicine with assistance from the research team at HMC.

This position is for a research assistant for an NIH-funded, randomized controlled trial designed to help individuals with opioid use disorder. Patients will be screened from the Emergency Department, and consented for The Emergency Department Longitudinal Integrated Care (ED-LINC) study. The overarching goal of this randomized trial is to test the effectiveness of the ED-LINC coordinated care intervention when compared with usual care. The study team hypothesizes that patients randomized to the ED-LINC intervention, when compared to patients randomized to usual care, will demonstrate: 1) significant reductions in self-report illicit opioid use, 2) significant increases in initiation and retention of medications for opioid use disorder, and 3) significant reductions in ED utilization. The RSA will primarily coordinate the day-to-day activities of the research study at Harborview Medical Center with occasional shifts at Northwest Hospital.

This position will involve screening, tracking, and routine follow-up with individuals with opioid use disorder, it will require someone with experience with diverse patient populations with substance abuse and high social needs.

This position may also require the RSA to work evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Activities

Accurately screen, recruit, and enroll patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) from Emergency Department and inpatient hospital settings, including completing baseline research survey and carrying out randomization procedures.

Track progress of enrolled study patients: complete scheduled and unscheduled follow-up surveys in-person and by phone.

Carry out randomization procedures and ensure the adherence to study protocols for study participants.

Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary research team. Notify appropriate research staff of complications or concerns reported by patients. Attend regular project meetings and work collaboratively within dynamic research environment.

Communicate effectively and timely with team members enrolling at Northwest Hospital.

Extract technical, medical and/or behavioral information from clinical records of research subjects and accurately enter into a database.

Survey and summarize relevant literature.

Assist with electronic data management and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Maintain confidentiality of subject records.

Assist with the organization of data for publications, annual reports, and formal presentations. Use software applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) to create figures and graphs as needed.

Competitive candidates will be detail-oriented, conscientious, and able to complete diverse types of tasks, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. There is also potential for promotion to higher levels of research tasks and positions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a related academic area.

Experience on a research team.

Previous human subjects interaction (e.g., recruiting or consenting patients, conducting study-related interviews or assessments).

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and SPSS.

Clinical experience interacting with patients, including those with substance use disorders and complex social needs.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and to manage competing priorities and monitor/communicate project status.

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with clinical staff while advocating for research.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.