Clinical Investigation Technician (Sleep Medicine IPM)

About the role

Working under general supervision of a manager or project leader and following established policies and procedures, assists in the execution of clinical research protocols and operations in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders (DSCD).

Responsibilities

• Recruits and evaluates human research subjects for studies.
• Answers any telephone/Email/online inquiries from potential subjects in a timely manner.
• Conducts telephone/video interviews, administers online and in-person screening questionnaires, and reviews results to determine inclusion/exclusion according to established guidelines.
• Schedules patients/subjects for screening visit(s) and study procedures according to Division SOPs.
• Interacts with human research subjects with regard to study, including human research subject education, procedural instructions, informed consent, follow-up.
• Collaborates with study team to coordinate scheduling of study between subject, study team, and others.
• Carries out admission and discharge procedures for studies.
• Performs clinical tests such as EKGs, vitals, EEGs, and administers psychological exams.
• Makes sure study protocol events are carried out as scheduled in study orders and/or event scheduling system and occurs on time while following SOPs.
• Monitors data collection equipment, monitors study participants, ensures adherence to study protocols, organizes data, performs data processing and analysis, writes reports; tracks spending.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health science, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related area required.
• Prior experience working with subjects/patients, and working on a research team preferred.
• Prefer individuals with independent research experience (e.g., thesis project).

Qualifications

• Standing Frequently (34-66%); Walking Frequently (34-66%); Sitting Occasionally (3-33%); Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device); Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs; Pushing Occasionally (3-33%); Pulling Occasionally (3-33%); Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%); Stooping Occasionally (3-33%); Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%); Crouching Occasionally (3-33%); Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%); Reaching Frequently (34-66%); Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%); Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%); Feeling Constantly (67-100%); Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%); Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%); Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%); Talking Constantly (67-100%); Hearing Constantly (67-100%); Remote Type Onsite Work Location 221 Longwood Avenue; Scheduled Weekly Hours 40; Employee Type Regular; Work Shift Day (United States of America); Pay Range $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly; Grade 5.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and sensor problems, download data, with minimal supervision.
• Able to collect and prepare urine, blood and saliva samples from study participants for later assay; transport specimens using standard procedures.
• Perform data collection activities for research studies at the BWH, and in field studies.
• Administer computerized and pencil-and-paper tests and questionnaires.
• Monitor data collection systems to collect and record key study information according to CCI, DSCD, and study SOPs.
• Communicate any deviations in study protocol, equipment malfunctions, and participant discomfort or complaint to the appropriate personnel.
• Score written tests and questionnaires using standard score sheets and criteria; enter scores into worksheets and databases.
• Compile data from multiple testing sessions/subjects for data analysis.
• Review study records to determine whether specific tests, samples, or other data were not collected according to protocol, enter such information into tables, edit such information from dataset copies using standard Division practices.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis.
• Assist Investigators and other study personnel in preparing for and carrying out studies.
• Prepare IRB, CTSC, grants, and other applications.
• Order supplies, prepare equipment, and ensure other materials for conducting studies are available in the correct location at the time needed.
• Prepare questionnaires, inventories, and databases using RedCAP and other research tools; update existing projects as needed.
• Draft and/or modify written procedures for study-specific events/data procedures.
• Carry out standard and study-specific events as outlined in the study orders, DSCD/CCI SOPs, and other written documents.
• Act as a liaison between Investigators, hospital staff, CCI technical staff, administrative staff, subject recruiters, and research subjects to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.
• Assist Investigator in research activities.
• Maintain records, keep inventories, and reconcile expenditures and income for specific projects.
• Perform literature searches, review literature, enter papers into reference database, compile and check reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports.
• Draft text for reports, manuscripts, abstracts, grants.
• Train new employees for specific projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

• $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Schedule

• Day (United States of America)