Undergraduate Research Assistant

Purdue University

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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