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Under immediate supervision, coordinates the activities of daily operations of clinical, health services, and patient safety research studies. Responsible for data collection, organization, and filing of research documentation. Responsible for the screening, consenting, recruitment, and selection of patients as needed for studies. Prepares IRB and/or CCI documentation and submissions in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and /or other members of the research team. Conducts data collection activities and prepares analytical reports regarding results of studies. This position allows for opportunities to interact with patients and medical staff in the pediatric intensive care setting and learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods including chart review, qualitative interviewing/observation, and coding of qualitative data. Hours are flexible and allows for remote work 3-4 days per week depending on active ongoing projects.
This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:
Under immediate supervision, coordinates the activities of daily operations of clinical, health services, and patient safety research studies. Responsible for data collection, organization, and filing of research documentation. Responsible for the screening, consenting, recruitment, and selection of patients as needed for studies. Prepares IRB and/or CCI documentation and submissions in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and /or other members of the research team. Conducts data collection activities and prepares analytical reports regarding results of studies. This position allows for opportunities to interact with patients and medical staff in the pediatric intensive care setting and learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods including chart review, qualitative interviewing/observation, and coding of qualitative data. Hours are flexible and allows for remote work 3-4 days per week depending on active ongoing projects.
This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:
- Consents and recruits patients for research studies as applicable through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provides detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicates all policies and procedures, and responds to all inquiries. Evaluates suitability of prospective study candidates and makes selections based upon clinical knowledge of each study.
- Serves as liaison to the families/patients in the research studies, conducted at both on-site and off-site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinates follow-up visits as necessary. Acts as a resource to study participants, addressing any concerns they may have. Troubleshoots resolution of any issues that may arise throughout the study.
- Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, together with the Private Investigator of the study.
- Collects and organizes data as applicable. Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Writes articles and summary papers of studies for submission to medical journals, as may be necessary/requested.
- Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as required.
- Coordinates study-related activities between the research team, collaborators, other research groups, and hospital committees/entities. Communicates project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitors and reviews data collection and data entry, and informed consent procedures - ensuring consistency of application for each study.
- Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree.
- Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in which the information or problems are moderately complex to complex.
- Well-developed communication skills in order to provide critical information to patients, effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, and the ability to mediate fair solutions. Work also requires advanced writing skills.
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