Research Assistant -PRN – Assistive Technology Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center’s culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years. The Research Assistant collects, transforms, merges, organizes, and maintains the integrity of quantitative and qualitative data for several research projects. Data sources include electronic patient records, survey responses, interview and focus group transcripts, and machine-generated data (e.g., from sensors in consumer technology). The Research Assistant also coordinates projects and maintain project records, including IRB documentation and participant contact information; process research stipend payments; create reports for project teams, department administration, and funders; and assist with project planning, participant recruitment, and participant scheduling, as well as develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure highest levels of data integrity, security and privacy. Monitor recruitment activity and data entry. Perform data quality review and data cleaning tasks. Develop and implement data validation practices. Prepare and distribute data reports. Assist staff with computer and database tasks. Perform ad hoc data entry, extraction, and data audits. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in natural or social sciences, public health, or related field; and/or equivalent experience/training in research.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION

No certifications required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 1

year of research or clinical experience in hospital, educational, or health care setting. Demonstrated experience working with large data sets/spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, SPSS, REDcap). Experience in data collection and data quality control. Editing, processing, data blending, manipulation or cleaning.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, plus Word and PowerPoint. Basic statistical analysis skills. Project management and organization skills. Skills sufficient to work effectively and diplomatically with both internal and external technical and non-technical personnel at various levels. Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information and scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner in English in written and verbal forms. Self-motivated, learn quickly, meet deadlines, demonstrate problem solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in psychology or public-health related field preferred. Knowledge of Medline and

SPSS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time or exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS

No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Don’t see a specific job that interest you? Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we’ll get in touch if there’s a role that seems like a good match. We’re often recognized among the best employers and as a best place to work. Many of our staff have been here for decades. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.