Exercise Interventionist

Job Profile:

Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Lab and Research Support

Time Type:

Part time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$26.46 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job profile Summary:
Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

The Exercise Interventionist will play a key role in delivering and supporting the implementation of the FIT-ADSMART clinical trial, which examines the effects of physical activity on cognitive and physical health in older adults experiencing memory concerns. The interventionist will lead individualized or small-group exercise sessions with participants aged 65 and older, monitor progress, ensure safety, and provide encouragement to promote adherence to the intervention protocol.

Salary : $21.20 - $26.46 per hour, DOE.

Essential Duties:

• Assess intervention session prescription accuracy.

• Set up transportation participants to exercise facilities, as needed.

• Provide individualized exercise training to study participants according to the session prescription.

• Monitor and assess participant’s exercise responses and adjust accordingly.

• Assess and report protocol deviations and violations and adverse events.

• Coordinate care in case of emergency and follow up.

• Meticulously document all aspects of activity delivery in REDCap.

• Work closely with the study coordinator to conduct participant screening and advance them through screening timely to prevent loss of interest by potential participants.

• Use an ASU or personal vehicle to travel to different campuses.

• Administer standardized assessments and interventions according to established study protocols.

• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for project.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, multitask, establish priorities, and problem-solve in real-time.

• CPR certified or ability to become certified prior to hire.

• Prior clinical experience working with older adults with cognitive impairment and dementia.

• Proficiency with computer skills such as word processing and spread sheet programs (ex. Microsoft Office), and REDCap.

• Prior research experience including clinical trials research involving direct patient contact, recruitment, scheduling study visits, and delivering treatments to participants.

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended sitting, standing, and walking periods.

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily desktop computer use, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally in English, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential duties.

Department Statement:

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University is an inclusive world class enterprise of discovery that prepares innovative, evidence based healthcare providers, educators, leaders & researchers to optimize health in a culturally diverse global community.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

Grant Funded

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$16324.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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