Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a Research Assistant who under the direction of the Principal Investigator assists the study team with various duties including patient screen, patient scheduling, patient visit, cognitive assessment, clinical exam, MRI data collection and data analysis. The project will aim to develop biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of small vessel disease related vascular cognitive impairment and dementia.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Integrates the day-to-day activities with other members of the research team to carry out the study.
- Screens the medical records of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research through the Johns Hopkins electronic medical records.
- Contacts participants to conduct telephone screening to determine eligibility for enrollment, including eligibility for MRI.
- Coordinates scheduling of participants with senior staff.
- Coordinates car service for the subjects when applicable.
- Submits required paperwork so that laboratory tests and other research procedures related to the protocol can be completed, as scheduled.
- Administers detailed cognitive assessments in person.
- Administers a brief neurological assessment in person.
- Completes scoring of cognitive, neurologic and psychiatric assessments according to standard protocols.
- Assists subjects to exam room and prepares subjects for examination and/or research procedures. Prepares the examination or treatment areas before, during and after patient use.
- Completes clinical summaries and neuropsychological summaries for each participant based on standard procedures.
- Maintains accurate and up to date documentation on all subjects.
- Enters data in electronic database and checks data entry for accuracy.
- Anticipates daily changes in schedule, maintaining a smooth patient flow.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Rad MR Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine