Professional Research Asst
Location: Aurora Colorado
Description: University of Colorado is currently interviewing Professional Research Asst right now, this position will be placed in Colorado. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This is a part-time (20 hours/week) Professional Research Assistant position (Diabetes Intervention Coach) at the Barbara Davis Center ( BDC ) for Childhood Diabetes. Th! e PRA will provide the psychosocial motivational interviewing intervention for the FL3X study in adolescents with type 1 diabetes at the BDC . In addition, the Diabetes Intervention Coach will coordinate with the other parts of the research team to insure protocol integrity.
Posting Description
This is a part-time (20 hours/week) Professional Research Assistant position (Diabetes Intervention Coach) at the Barbara Davis Center ( BDC ) for Childhood Diabetes. The PRA will provide the psychosocial motivational interviewing intervention for the FL3X study in adolescents with type 1 diabetes at the BDC . In addition, the Diabetes Intervention Coach will coordinate with the other parts of the research team to insure protocol integrity.
This position will provide both research and clinical expertise in psychosocial interventions with adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The research responsibilities will include:
- Completion of training to! do Motivational Interviewing, the primary intervention in the! FL3X protocol
- Clinical eligibility review and recruitment of study participants
- Abstract data from patient electronic record
- Schedule and complete study visits
- Interview human subjects participating in the clinical trial
- Implement the targeted psychosocial interventions with study participants and their parents
- Record data results in the study data base
- Data entry
- Track patient participation
- Participate in all phone conferences (multisite study) to ensure study integrity and review
- Continue training in Motivational Interviewing with other MI coaches in the study
- Conduct literature searches.
- Tasks associated with routine clinical charting
Salary commensurate with skill! s and experience.
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/.
The University does check references as part of the employment process, and selection committee members may choose to contact work references during the search process other than those listed in your application.
The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of a BS degree in Social Work, Nutrition or Nursing. Extensive previous work experience in pediatric diabetes is essential.!
Must have BS degree in one of the following:
Nursi! ng
Nutrition
Social work
Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities
Desired Qualifications
CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) in addition to RN, RD, SW. If SW, preferred MSW . Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus to conduct the intervention with subjects and their families; previous experience in clinical research and motivational interviewing.
Special instructions to applicants
Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job posting RF00690.
A review of the application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The following documents are “required†to submit:
1) A Cover Letter which specifically addresses the job minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of the position.
2) A Resume
3) Three (3) professional references; include addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addres! ses. If the references are not incorporated in the Resume, attach under "List of References.â€
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job posting contact
Tai-Ping Hartwell
Job posting contact telephone
Job posting contact email
tai-ping.hartwell@ucdenver.edu
Job Posting Number
RF00690
Quicklink for Posting
http://www.jobsatcu.com: 80/postings/71424
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This position starts available on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:59:31 GMT