What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator II/III - Neurology Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) position at UTHealth Houston?
Full-time nonexempt position in Neurology. This position will support the Neurology Mobile Stroke Research Team located at 6410 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030.
The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) brings the entire stroke treatment team to the patient. The MSU is a specialized ambulance equipped with a computed tomography (CT) scanner that allows team members to identify the type of stroke. It also includes equipment for performing blood tests and the clot-busting drug that can treat strokes.
The MSU team include a critical care nurse, paramedic and CT technology expert – and together they communicate with a stroke neurologist to determine the treatment plan.
By identifying strokes faster and starting treatment sooner, the MSU is saving precious minutes when a stroke patient is losing nearly half-a-million brain cells per second.
Certification/Skills:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount 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 § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
