Professional Rater I - Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Professional Rater I to assist study PIs and coordinators with numerous components of ongoing research studies in the SQUID (Sensory Questions in Development) Lab and on the Healthy Brain Child Development (HBCD) Study fMRI Working Group. Main responsibilities for the SQUID Lab include administering fMRIs and behavioral assessments with participants ages birth to 14 yrs, assisting with screening, scheduling, and organizational tasks, and assisting with neuroimaging data processing and analysis. Main responsibilities for the HBCD fMRI Working Group include coordinating tech set ups across multiple sites, and assisting with video processing and other one-off tasks that may arise as the next phase of the HBCD study gets underway. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain research experience for those interested in research or medical careers.

Job Description

• Test participants (ages birth-14) using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), EEG, EMG, and behavioral/cognitive/computerized testing per study protocol.
• Interact with children and adolescents, along with their caregivers, in various experimental settings including interviews about psychiatric symptoms and behavioral assessments.
• Screen, schedule, track, and obtain consent from study participants via phone and in-person as research protocols dictate.
• Assist with data analysis, data processing, and literature reviews.
• Administer functional MRI, EEG, EMG and cognitive/behavioral tasks for child participants. Guide parents and participants through the process by providing thorough instructions and responding appropriately to participant questions.
• Maintain protocol-related records and documentation.
• Obtain reliability on observational data coding and independently code at established pace.
• Administrative tasks including organizing and managing subject databases and tracking and ordering supplies.
• Document participant information and data gathered during testing using the REDCap research database.
• Coordinate technology set ups across HBCD imaging sites.
• Assist the HBCD fMRI working group with technical tasks related to setting up the next phase of the study.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Evening and weekend availability is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Research (1 Year)

Skills:

Behavioral Health Assessments, Candidate Screening, Communication, Data Processing, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Interpersonal Communication, Neuroimaging, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Redcap, Scheduling, Telephone Communications, Working with Children

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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