"Research Technician Intermediate"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan has an exciting and enriching opportunity available for a responsible, organized, and motivated individual. Our office is hiring a Research Technician Intermediate to work on a long-running stroke research project. NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.

• Abstract health information from participating patient's paper or electronic medical record from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool, completing required diagnostic and procedure coding.
• Work with hospital staff to pull participating patient's medical record according to study protocol and arrange for all data abstraction forms and reference material
• Maintain patient information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Conducts baseline interview of identified patients; verifying abstracted patient information and documenting patient's medical experience.
• Conducts outcome interviews of patients at 3 months.
• Setups study material for scheduled participant interviews; organizes and maintains collected participant research data.
• Schedules participant appointments and conducts appointment reminder calls.
• Participates in weekly research meetings and communicates routine correspondence in regards to abstraction and interview status
• Other duties as assigned

High school or equivalent and/or associate. 1-2 years of research experience.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) to serve Spanish-speaking population. Research experience and/or minimum of 2 years college, LVN or other medical degree.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

This position is term-limited for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability funding.