Clinical Research Assistant NES

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Principal
Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator assist in for the
recruitment and on-going conduct of multiple clinical research projects.
Interviews patients to gather information prepares and maintains study record
enters data via computer cleans data in preparation for data analysis..
Reviews relevant literature to gather information; may participate in
development of research protocols. May participate in writing publications and
becoming co-author on such work. May perform EKG*s and take vital signs during
research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment
of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.

Responsibilities:

Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to department*s field of study and investigators specific study. Provides assistance to Research coordinator in preparing Institutional Review Board submissions annual reviews and amendments.

Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.

Establishes and/or maintains study record for each participant. Interviews patient and/or family to explain nature of study elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.

May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.

Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed medication protocol not followed etc.

May perform research-based EKG*s vital signs blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products in accordance with protocol specifications.

Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry. Operates computer to enter study information into database.

Maintains computer equipment arranges for internal/external service as necessary to effect repairs and maintenance.

Prepares related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. Participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information.

May assist in planning research protocols.

Coordinates activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients compete forms or perform other tasks.

Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand project and gather relevant information.

Assists in grant preparation and compliance

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor*s Degree in Applied Social or Life Sciences or related area including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies is desired.

Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.

Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information format appropriately for computer data entry prepare and maintain records and reports etc.

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients families and Hospital professional to gather and exchange information.

Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols data cleaning and some basic statistical analyses (e.g. descriptive statistics).

Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Often works within a specific department to identify enroll and follow up on research patients.

May spend much of the time standing and walking between departments offices Medical Records etc.

Prior experience working on grants (particularly federally funded) is ideal but not expected.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union