Psychology Assistant - Bilingual Spanish
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESThe Resilience/Resistance to Alzheimer's Disease in Centenarians and Offspring (RADCO) study is a multi-site research study taking place at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and six other institutes across the country. It aims to understand the biological processes that contribute to healthy longevity and protection from Alzheimer's disease. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine site seeks a Psychology Assistant (PA) who is bilingual in Spanish and English, to be responsible for the collection and management of study participant data.Data collection will include working as a member of a team with other research assistants to collect clinical data from study participants aged 35 to 120 years during virtual visits. Data includes cognitive and physical function measures, and the PA will receive standardized training in conducting these measures. Additionally, the PA will briefly visit study participants at their homes to collect blood samples and set up study equipment. Previous phlebotomy experience is highly desirable, though a willingness to take part in a phlebotomy course to learn these skills is also acceptable.The home visits require a valid driver's license. Driving usually occurs within a 3-hour distance of New York City. The PA will have the opportunity to participate in specific research projects within the study that interest them, as well as analyze data, author and present results for national academic meetings, and author papers for publication.Recruits subjects to participate in the study using approved methodologies, such as reaching out to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, and using approved advertisements.Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures and obtaining informed consent from subjects and/or their families.Schedules appointments for study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.Performs virtual visits with subjects to collect data via video or telephone.Visits subjects at their place of residence or at a mutually agreed-upon location to collect blood samples.Conducts routine and specialized tests with a higher level of problem resolution, analytical ability, and self-direction.Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; ensures timely and accurate entry.Follows established procedures, making judgmental decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when needed. Requires initiative and independence.Enters data in the study database with precision and accuracy.Begins to synthesize and interpret results. May prepare written and verbal status reports. Uses statistical and graphic summaries.Other research-related tasks as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree required.Bilingual - Fluent and proficient in both English and Spanish (written and oral) preferred.Valid driver's license preferred.Some experience is preferred, but not required.Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry using a computer data system.Good interpersonal skills.Interest in working with the elderly.Hiring Rate$27.70Post Probationary Rate$28.24Job Rate$29.11Hiring Rate based on 35 hours/week$30.43Post Probationary Rate based on 35 hours/week$31.01Job Rate based on 35 hours/week$31.96Minimum Salary RangeMaximum Salary Range#J-18808-Ljbffr