• Job Description

  Req#: 18666

  Overview

  How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever.

  Get back to what you need and love to do.

  The possibilities are endless...

  Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

  If this describes you then let’s talk!

  HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

  Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise

  Research Assistant

  Arthroplasty Service

  Full-Time

  SUMMARY:

  This individual will be an integral member of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, specifically the Knee Service team to ensure compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.

  Specific Duties:

  • Collaborates with the research team and research administration, as needed, to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated requirements. Ensures that standards regarding subject registration, protocol specific tests, and required documentation are adhered to. Reports deviations as appropriate and resolves issues when possible under the supervision of the ARJR Research Director.
  • Provide overall administrative support for clinical research activities. Provides timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project.
  • Contributes to research through:
    • Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process)
    • Data collection
    • Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.
  • Handles I.T. communications (requests) and generates reports from the registry as needed.
  • Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)
  • Assists in data collection for research-specific studies including but not limited to the performance of measurements for applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.
  • Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.

  Qualifications

  MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  Prior Epic experience

  • Prior hospital experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient use of computers and software
  • Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

  Other Requirements

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  Pay Range - Minimum

  USD $19.78/Hr.

  Pay Range - Maximum

  USD $24.73/Hr.

• About the company

  Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and is consistently ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States.

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