Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Trial, Echocardiography, Mobile Devices, Ultrasound
Req Id: 38679
Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant
City: W. Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The undergraduate research assistant (RA) will be responsible for data collection in the field for a clinical trial. This is a 12-week pilot study to be conducted at the Indiana Veteran's Home (IVH).
- Travel to the IVH 3 or 4 times per week (scheduled days and times) to meet with a cohort of veterans enrolled in the study.
For each study participant:
- Conduct a point of care echocardiogram and lung ultrasound using a handheld device.
- Conduct a brief physical assessment including lung sounds.
- Ask the participant a few questions about how they feel (predetermined).
- Weigh the participant.
- Measure vital signs.
- Document in an electronic record system on a tablet.
- Collect a microsample of blood once per week.
Education: Students must be sophomore level or higher and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.
Experience: No prior experience necessary.
- Students will be required to complete CITI research ethics training
- Students will be required to attend training sessions to use ultrasound devices and other equipment.
- Students must have transportation to the IVH.
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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 8/28/25