Research Worker - General Medicine
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Columbia University Medical Center
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $63,471.37 - $63,471.37
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of General Medicine seeks a full time Research Worker to support a NIH funded SPIROMICS and COPD Gene studies.
Responsibilities
- Recruit subjects for cardiopulmonary studies
- Schedule subjects and prepare study materials for clinic visits
- Update databases and complete coordinator assisted surveys
- Contact/track down participants that have been lost to follow up
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Perform clinic visits including conducting anthropometry measures and interviews
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Make sure all study procedures are completed in the correct order as per protocol, including spirometry and other procedures
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Check completeness of questionnaires and data entry
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File and organize the records for all currently active projects
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Create tables and spreadsheets to track visits and procedure completion
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Ensure all data has been entered and transmitted as appropriate (in addition to our local Filemaker database and/or tracking spreadsheets)
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Mail questionnaires and/or letters to participants when needed
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Transmit CT scans and other data reports on time
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Prepare CSF results packets for each participant after clinic visits take place
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Make sure they are reviewed by the PI or designee and mailed out to participants and their doctor as per their
request
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Assist with currently active projects
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Perform additional related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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