Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking a Research Assistant for a project focused on preventing fall injuries among older individuals in collaboration with the Delray Medical Center. The role involves conducting interviews and data collection in an emergency department setting, requiring some flexibility in work hours
Job Summary
The Research Assistant will join a multidisciplinary (emergency medicine and geriatric medicine) and multisite team who is testing a method to prevent fall injuries and improve safety among older individuals in our society.
Research Assistants will be involved in emergency medicine research by conducting in-person interviews, phone interviews, home visits, and follow-up surveys with participants.
These duties occur onsite in an emergency department and occur 7 days a week during the hours of 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking a Research Assistant for a project focused on preventing fall injuries among older individuals in collaboration with the Delray Medical Center. The role involves conducting interviews and data collection in an emergency department setting, requiring some flexibility in work hours.
Salary
$14.00 - $16.00 per hour; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conduct in-person interviews
Conduct phone interviews
Conduct home visits
Enter data into databases
Read through medical records
Screen, consent, and enroll subjects
Nice-to-have
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
Improve safety among older individuals
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Personal transportation required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred
Excellent communication and computer skills are preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole is preferred