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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.630000

Shift: Days

Location: Riverside Medical Center

Summary:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science- or healthcare-related field required.
• 1 – 2 years research experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist s Principal Investigator on reporting adverse events to IRB and sponsor in a timely manner . A ssist s physicians in following up with patients or patient family members in accordance with procedures.
• Assist s with research, quality improvement, and other scholarly activities conducted in the Graduate Medical Education department by providing resources to trainees.
• Assist s with the preparation of data used in grant proposals and budgeting.
• Assure s research activities are conducted in adherence to sponsors' research protocol, state and federal regulations, and Riverside policy by participation in audits .
• Collaborate s with hospital personnel to ensure that test articles are ordered and received, accurately documented and stored in accordance with study protocols .
• Complet ion of study forms and databases, including case report forms, accountability logs, data queries, and other study specific documents for ongoing research studies to be submitted to study sponsors and the IRB .
• Ensure that appropriate test article is dispensed to patient along with detailed instructions on use (maintaining accurate documentation of each of these along with return test article as requested.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of assigned protocols, including requirements for patient visits, informed consents, patient visit schedules, test, procedures, laboratory information, and drug accountability requirements.
• Monitor study payments and invoice sponsors per contract guidelines.
• Obtain background material for research projects; assist in development of research protocol s, case r eport form s , informed consent form s , and study questionnaire s .
• Plan, coordinate and participat e in study start-up activities, including feasibility assessment, budget, billing, scheduling, and research review meetings.
• Recruit and conduct initial screening of potential research subjects and assist office schedulers to schedule subject visits as requested . Serve as a point of c ontact for sponsor during site study visits.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Toner for copier and printer, liquid paper, others as listed in department's MSDS.
Video Display Terminals: Extreme
Blood and Body Fluids: None
TB or Airborne Pathogens: None

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to answer phone and communicate with customers.
Vision: Required to see computer screens, filing, preparing agenda packets and writing minutes.
Smell:
Hearing: Required to answer phones,and communicate with customers.
Touch: Required for operation of computer and phones.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Average Hours per Week: 20

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 86%
Twist: 1%
Stand: 4%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 2%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 1%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 2%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):Reams of paper are raised from floor to 3' one at a time for storage and back down to table height.
> Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 180
Twist: 10
Stand: 10
Crawl: 0
Walk: 5
Kneel: 5
Lift: 3
Drive: 5
Squat: 5
Climb: 0
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5# frequently
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Stapler, paper, telephone, carts with equipment for lecture.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours :

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards :
Protective Clothing Required: