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JOB SUMMARY:
The Center for Research and Innovation in Systems Safety, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is looking to hire a research assistant (RA). The RA, with supervision from faculty members, will set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. They will assist in other laboratory and research functions. The RA will be trained to use various human factors techniques such as medical event reporting & detection, and survey administration to patients, clinicians and caregivers to study the quality and safety related to care delivery processes in clinics and units such as various clinics in the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) , the intensive care units (ICU), and Operating Rooms. They will be taught to use computers and audiovisual equipment to collect, maintain, and process clinical research data in order to assist in patient safety research. The RA will be expected to assist in recruiting potential research participants, maintaining research equipment, and performing general laboratory procedures. Under close supervision, they will perform data entry and data processing. The RA will use computer software for many functions including data acquisition and entry, participant tracking, word-processing, and graphing. Assist in general laboratory operation and inventory. Prior human research experience is desirable but not required. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Department/Unit Summary:
The Department of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has a long tradition of innovation. This creative impulse has kept the Vanderbilt Anesthesiology Department in the vanguard of clinical discovery, basic science research, and translational application of new knowledge throughout perioperative medicine.
Anesthesiology is a dynamic and rapidly evolving medical specialty. Although the operating room anesthetic of today would be familiar to an anesthesiologist from 20 or 40 years ago, our technology has improved, and our scope of practice has expanded dramatically to incorporate the full arc of perioperative medicine. Simultaneously, the economic and regulatory landscape within which we care for our patients has been fundamentally changing beneath our feet for a generation.
Vanderbilt Anesthesiology has the intellectual agility to maintain equilibrium and thrive in this unstable environment. We get the right people onto the team, create the right systems of practice to provide optimum patient care, and develop innovative technology to improve the capabilities of our clinicians. We train the future leaders of perioperative medicine in research, clinical innovation and patient care, and we put those skills into practice every day.
Our department is characterized by optimism, excitement, talent, and a commitment to work together to improve our knowledge and the care we provide to our patients. We welcome individuals at all levels who share this commitment and our passion for creating the best perioperative science and medicine.
Day Shift/ Non-Exempt Position
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* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
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* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
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Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:
| Key Responsibilities and Expected Performances
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| 1. | Under supervision, run experiments and record results | | | | 1a. | Read and follow experimental protocols | | | | | 1b. | Compile and communicate results to supervisor | | | | | 1c. | Follow University safety protocols | | | | | 1d. | Enter, maintain, and present data to supervisor and project team 1e. Prepare preliminary research progress reports 1f. Summarize test results appropriately | | | | 2. | Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures | | | | 2a. | May include A/V hardware and custom data collection and analysis software | | | | | 2b. | Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment according to lab, manufacturer, and university guidelines. | | | | 3. | Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments | | | | 3a. | Maintain inventories, | | | | | 3b. | Maintain environmental and experimental conditions as required | | | | | 3c. | Clean equipment. | | | | | | | | | |
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and <1 years experience required.
*CA
*IND000
*NHCN
