Data Collector - Casual/PRN (School of Public Health - TMC)

Data Collector - Casual/PRN (School of Public Health - TMC)Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasHealthcare Support ServicesUTHealth School of Public HealthRequisition #: 2000010JPosition Summary:Interviews research subjects, primarily in the field. Collects data. Records data for various health studies.School of Public HealthNon-exemptCasual/PRNTexas Medical CenterPosition Key Accountabilities:

Contacts study participants to schedule interviews in the research study, usually by telephone.

Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants in order to encourage complete accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. Works in the field, either going to homes or places of business or at specified exercise areas. Conducts interviews in an environment, which may be dirty, have unpleasant odors, or be in generally unfavorable locations or weather conditions.

Decides methods of tracing participants (map tracing, phone and address verification, check public records), how to conduct interviews (whether some questions are inappropriate), and whether callbacks are necessary to get further information while coding. Researches newspaper files, hospital records, funeral homes, and all other available resources to obtain names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about study participants.

Project manager or principal reviews work.

Conducts intervention with research subjects and refers to appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner.

Schedules tests and physicals.

Utilizes the equipment as trained by project manager or principal in order to obtain the required information.

Codes and edits information for research projects for entry into database.

Handles administrative details (ex. time and effort reports, mileage reports)

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:Trained by project manager or principal on techniques to interview, complete questionnaires, and operate equipment. May need to be bilingual.Minimum Education:High School diplomaMinimum Experience:Two years related experience with emphasis on public contact.May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.