RESEARCH ASSISTANT, TRPT

The Cardiology Research Assistant will provide non-technical assistance, organization and administrative support to research projects, clinical research studies and investigator initiated or industry sponsored trial, to further the science of cardiology medicine, and improve patient care and outcomes. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Co-Directors, Cardiology Research and the Research Office. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the cardiology unit with physicians, pharmacists, RNs, RTs, PTs, RDs, other bedside staff, and patients and families.

Under clear direction, and guidance, typical duties may include: collect, record, process and enter data into databases, assisting with screening study participants, assist in the consent and recruitment of study participants, perform interview of study patients and transcription of recorded interviews, and perform literature searches as applicable. Interact with numerous departments throughout the hospital, interact with various stakeholders, such as research team members and study participants, schedule appointments for research studies, including research team meetings, perform general office duties, may assist with research publications, may assist with tracking budgets and expenditures, and assist with other duties as needed, and as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of community college or relevant experience
o Demonstrate knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
o Experience in research, with knowledge of research procedures and regulations an asset.
o Experience in health care environment, especially in critical care an asset.
o Enthusiasm for advancing science in the practice of critical care medicine.
o Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
o Proven ability of ensuring confidentiality of information.
o Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload often with rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
o Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, especially in interactions with patients and substitute decision makers.
o Excellent written communication, proofreading and editing skills.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Superior organizational and problem solving skills.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to prioritize and work effectively and independently.
o Consistent and regular attendance required, with a flexible schedule an asset.
o Working knowledge of all Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Access)
o Ability to manage databases related to research projects.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Recruitment Specialist: Emily Fabiano; (Please apply through eRecruit; Inquiries only: Emily.Fabiano@niagarahealth.on.ca)

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.