Clinical Research Assistant

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistantto join us at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. Minimally Invasive Urology Research Program at Rhode Island Hospital seeks a full-time Clinical Research Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate Clinical Research activities related to department’s 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. 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.
• 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.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• 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.
• Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.
• 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 perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.
• Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.

Working at Lifespan

At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems. Consistently awarded Magnet® status in nursing care, Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

Job ID: 47964

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 preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,123.20 - $66,206.40 per year

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person