Clinical Trials Research Coordinator

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, assists in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to departments' field of study and investigators' specific study.

• 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
• Makes patient appointments and calls patients to complete documentation
• Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms
• Requests and follows up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like
• Maintains adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.
• Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry
• Computer entry of study information into database
• Using pre-packaged software and according to needs of research supervisor, performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross tabulations, and the like
• Attends meetings, conferences, seminars, and applicable training as required
• Ensures that all staff adhere to policies and procedures of any clinical site where study is being performed and adhere to all institutional health, safety, and infections control regulations and requirements
• Captures and coordinates activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients, complete forms, or perform other tasks
• Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand project and gather relevant information
• Identifies additional needs for development of departmental methods or procedures and acts accordingly

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, scientific or nursing, 1-2 years related experience, previous experience coordinating industry-sponsored research trials and administration
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Must be comfortable working with older adult populations
• Must have experience with electronic medical records/Epic, phlebotomy, and EKG skills
• BLS Certification
• Previous research study experience
• Perform nursing assessments of study participants according to protocol and consult with clinician or Principal Investigator as necessary
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology
• IRB experience (document submission, editing, CITI, etc.)
• Computer data entry: prepare and maintain records and reports, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients’ families, MDs, and hospital professionals
• Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses, and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data
• Computer experience: Office, Windows 10, Google Docs, Zoom, data entry, calendar
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process

EXPERIENCE

• RN, NP, PA preferred
• Previous research study experience (clinical preferred)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

While most duties are performed in an office environment, risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Contact with a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects, and radioactive materials.

Independent Action

Functions independently within a broad scope of department policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Pay Range

$64,480.00 - $106,412.80

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Usually 7-3:30 but must be prepared to be flexible, including extremely occasional weekend work

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

Yes