Employer
Clemson University
Salary
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location
Belton, SC
Closing Date
6/13/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Research Specialist II
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Description
WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
Purpose of the position is to support the Discharge Times funded research, "An IDEAL model-led discharge process: The effect of an innovative flow approach on discharge times in the medical center acute care setting". Grad research assistant will work at Richland Hospital Columbia SC to support the research intervention with staff on 8E and 11E and perform other duties as assigned. Part-time, temporary grant position.
JOB DUTIES:
20% - Essential - Survey Collection:
Distributes surveys (i.e., Barriers and Facilitators quantitative and qualitative survey instruments), collects surveys. Collects survey data that staff complete outside their normal working hours. Fliers announce the presence of student researcher. Stores surveys in a locked box on unit during the week.
20% - Essential - Survey Transportation:
Transports the surveys and any incentive card records from the hospital to the storage and processing office at Clemson University School of Nursing building, 451 suite 605 Grove Rd., Greenville SC .
20% - Essential - Audit:
Performs audit of intervention dosage on the nursing units. Makes observations about completion of the discharge planning boards in patient rooms. Stores data in electronic digitally secure storage. Enters data into SPSS, collaborates with Principal investigators to analyze the data. Collaborates with Principal investigators to author a manuscript, fabricate poster or other disseminations.
20% - Essential - Protocol Writing:
Co-authors and follows written protocols.Respects the research ethics of specially protected employees by conducting business discretely and outside of the view of the unit manager so as not to disclose the confidential participation of the staff. Respects patient privacy, making no eye contact, conversation, observation of the patient room¿s activities.
20% - Essential - Incentive Cards:
Distributes incentive cards. Keeps records of distribution of incentive cards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a hugh school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical research setting.
Work Exp 1+ years
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree in health related area or in a graduate program or having graduated with a graduate degree in a health related field.
Clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
BCLS, CITI research ethics certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
10% - Stand for prolonged period
100% - Walk or move about
75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Air or surface contaminants for infection can occur--wear protective equipment when necessary. 20%
Does not interact with patients; does not provide patient care; does not actually need to enter the room. The board information can be seen from hallway.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 8 hours per week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Band: 05; expected pay range: $20-25/hour
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations - Level 0
Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives,
and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Columbia, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 13, 2025
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email mailto:hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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