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Spaulding Rehabilitation Clinical Research Coordinator in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Clinical Research Coordinator - ( 3288207 )
Description
Summary
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) is recruiting a Research Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Lab’s: Exercise for Persons with Disabilities (ExPD) Program. The ExPD Program is a one-of-a-kind program that uses Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in conjunction with adaptive rowing ergometers to provide a unique opportunity for people with spinal cord injuries or other neuromuscular conditions to engage in whole body exercise. This position includes Research Assistant responsibilities involving several ongoing exercise training studies as well as managing the day to day operations in an adapted gym setting. The environment is uplifting, inspiring, and overall a fun place to be!
Key Responsibilities
EXERCISE TRAINING:
Contribute to the development of personalized exercise prescription for each client or research subject
Assist individuals with transfers and encourage and supervise their workouts
Orient and introduce clients and subjects to adapted rowing exercise training
Track training progress and compliance of clients and subjects
Prepare equipment for next scheduled user
Troubleshoot issues with exercise equipment
Answer or appropriately redirect questions from clients and subjects
EXERCISE TESTING:
Assist with maximal exercise testing
Explain maximal exercise testing procedures to clients and subjects
Perform blood pressure measurements
Conduct Resting EKG testing
Administer questionnaires
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Maintain exercise testing and training supplies and equipment
General administrative duties and paperwork
Schedule appointments
Assist with supervision of undergraduate interns
Keep an acceptable level of tidiness in the exercise rooms
Create and provide progress reports to clients and subject
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in scientific field related to the lab’s aims and methods of investigation is preferred for Research Assistant II.
Experience
Required
Direct clinical research experience.
Knowledge of exercise testing protocols, exercise training paradigms, and exercise prescriptions.
Skills
Required
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
A proactive nature.
Ability to problem solve.
Attention to detail. EEO Statement:
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.
Primary Location : MA-Cambridge-SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
Work Locations :
SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge 02138
Job : Clinical
Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule : Full-time
Standard Hours: : 40
Shift : Day Job
Employee Status : Regular
Recruiting Department: : SRH Research
Job Posting : May 7, 2024
Req ID: 3288207