Data Collector, Head Kinematics in Sports
Job Description
Under departmental direction, the data collector coordinates activities to support the Head Kinematics in Sports Study. Provides assistance to an established research team by collecting data, keeping records, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures to ensure compliance with study protocols and all appropriate regulations. Visit data collection sites as needed to perform activities including, but not limited to: assist the research team with recruitment activities (screen and consent), administer questionnaires, collecting kinematic data, and answer any questions about the research study. Responsible for the compilation, registration and submission of data, as required by the Sponsor.
JOB SUMMARY
Under departmental direction, the data collector coordinates activities to support the Head Kinematics in Sports Study. Provides assistance to an established research team by collecting data, keeping records, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures to ensure compliance with study protocols and all appropriate regulations. Visit data collection sites as needed to perform activities including, but not limited to: assist the research team with recruitment activities (screen and consent), administer questionnaires, collecting kinematic data, and answer any questions about the research study. Responsible for the compilation, registration and submission of data, as required by the Sponsor. Salary starts at $18.50/hour.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Social Science, Education, or Public Health; or, an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
- Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed.
- All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Strong organizational skills
- Outgoing, professional, persistent, and familiar and open to working in the hospital environment
- Familiar with data collection tools (i.e., RedCap) and experienced with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
- A background in nursing, engineering or other health-related field
- Comfortable communicating with physicians, engineers, coaches, team owners, etc
- A person that practices with a critical thinking approach and is not afraid to point out to a superior (senior engineer) that something doesn't look right
- Willing to perform data entry tasks over long periods of time during the day
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Recruit Study Participants- Work with project manager to coordinate and assist with recruitment sessions to enroll study participants.
- Collect On-Field Data - Attend local and/or national sporting events to collect various forms of on-field data including wearable sensor, activity log, video, and survey data.
- Collect Qualitative Data - Take detailed notes and/or lead structured interviews with study participants.
- Manage collected data - Organize collected data, perform any required post-processing steps, and communicate data location to study staff. Communicate any adverse events to research team.
- Data Analysis - Visually verify and characterize collected data according to developed protocols.
- Collaboration - Work in partnership with the research team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, comfortable, office environment, travel required
About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always