Community Interviewer, ID 82649
Application Deadline: August 14, 2013
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)
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The School of Medicine, Department of Pathology is currently seeking a Community Interviewer. The successful candidate will be participating in an ongoing project sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Under direct supervision, the Community Interviewer follows established protocols to locate, enroll, and maintain records on research study participants, and conducts structured interviews. The selected candidate also visits study participants at various off-site locations and/or makes contacts in the community.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Locates, recruits, screens for eligibility, enrolls study participants from available pool, and schedules participants to participate in studies.
2. Describes to participants risks and benefits of study participation in order to obtain informed consent.
3. Makes appointments, interviews participants by phone or in person according to established procedures for structured interviews, and records responses concisely and accurately using manual or automated methods.
4. Extracts basic study-related information such as demographic and medical history from medical or other source documents and personal interviews.
5. Performs venipunctures, collect urine samples, or perform other related medical procedures, such as obtaining, processing, and transporting specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique.
6. Maintains accurate and timely study activity and expense logs. Completes report forms and other records documenting activities such as treatments and medications received.
7. Performs related clerical support as assigned.
8. Follow established protocols, policies, and procedures required to carry out and complete the work scope of the project.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Six month's work experience. Directly related experience in a medical/research setting is strongly preferred.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2013
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)
Log in to your C4T account (www.Careers.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number in the “Search” box to learn more or apply.
The School of Medicine, Department of Pathology is currently seeking a Community Interviewer. The successful candidate will be participating in an ongoing project sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Under direct supervision, the Community Interviewer follows established protocols to locate, enroll, and maintain records on research study participants, and conducts structured interviews. The selected candidate also visits study participants at various off-site locations and/or makes contacts in the community.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Locates, recruits, screens for eligibility, enrolls study participants from available pool, and schedules participants to participate in studies.
2. Describes to participants risks and benefits of study participation in order to obtain informed consent.
3. Makes appointments, interviews participants by phone or in person according to established procedures for structured interviews, and records responses concisely and accurately using manual or automated methods.
4. Extracts basic study-related information such as demographic and medical history from medical or other source documents and personal interviews.
5. Performs venipunctures, collect urine samples, or perform other related medical procedures, such as obtaining, processing, and transporting specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique.
6. Maintains accurate and timely study activity and expense logs. Completes report forms and other records documenting activities such as treatments and medications received.
7. Performs related clerical support as assigned.
8. Follow established protocols, policies, and procedures required to carry out and complete the work scope of the project.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Six month's work experience. Directly related experience in a medical/research setting is strongly preferred.
