Clinical Research Assistant - Lifespan

SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators and Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects. Interviews patients to gather information prepares and maintains study record enters data via computer performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative and quantitative analyses of resultant data. Reviews relevant literature to gather information and may participate in development of research protocols. May perform EKGs 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies. This is to ensure protocol eligibility requirements are met.

Establishes and 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 EKGs 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.

Using prepackaged software and according to needs of research supervisor performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables linear regression frequencies and cross tabulations. May write noncomplex programs using computer and software. Compatible language to reformat information create new filesetc

Maintains computer equipment arranges for internal and 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.

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

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.

 Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative and quantitative analyses of research data.

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.

BENEFITS:

For qualifyingpositionswe offer:

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Education Assistance and Reimbursement

Wellness programs and more!

Lifespan 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. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island HospitalUSA:RI:Providence

 Work Type: Full Time

 Shift: 1 

Union: Non Union