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Research Technician 1-Pediatrics Infectious Disease

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Memphis, TN (In Person)

$37,440 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Job Description

Market Range:
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Hiring Salary:
$18.00/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL FALL 2030 JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT
REQUIRED
)
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of customer service or consumer research experience; OR Associate's Degree in lieu of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position may occasionally be required to work evenings. 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.