Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Program

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs research activities by collecting information and data of current and historical nature for use in the preparation of booklets, pamphlets, articles, reports and speeches. 2. Obtains pertinent source material by means of library research, examination of records, books or other publications and personal interviews. 3. Prepares written reports. 4. Maintains clipping file and card index of factual and statistical information for departmental use. 5. Handles telephone and correspondence requests for information requiring research. 6. May also be in charge of a small departmental library. 7. Performs administrative duties requires to assure efficient library service. 8. In the Department of Rent and Housing Maintenance conducts rental value studies of moderate complexity, and assists in research studies and surveys.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate Degree issued after completion of a four-year course in an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience in research involving the use of analytical research methods and report writing; or 2. High School graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for the High School equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces GED certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate and five years or full-time paid experience as described above; or 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's Degree issued by an accredited college may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must be High School graduates or possess the High School equivalency as described above.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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