Clinical Research Associate - Department Of Orthopedics

Description

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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the new state of the art Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. The first new stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years! Our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience in providing the most innovative musculoskeletal & orthopedic care. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence.

Job Summary:

Job summary: Assists the Clinical Research Division of the Bone & Joint Institute by coordinating and overseeing recruiting, interviewing and collecting data for orthopedic patients and subjects for multiple types of industry sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies. This position works with the PI, department, sponsor, IRB and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and all aspects of the clinical study.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in design and coordinates the development of complex Orthopedic research projects utilizing specialized knowledge in order to ensure high quality outcomes. 
• Assists in development of grant proposals. Ensures effective utilization of project resources.  Prepares and submits protocols, consent forms, progress reports and adverse event reports to the hospital’s Review Committees to gain and maintain hospital approval to conduct research with human subjects. 
• Recruits appropriate study patients by determining eligibility status, obtaining permission of patient’s physician and obtaining informed consent in order to fulfill study contract obligations and to comply with regulatory requirements.  
• Collects and records data, and maintains regular contact with study participants in order to document patient progress accurately and ensure compliance to study protocol.
• Serves as a key contact for study sponsor, responds to sponsor requests, attends study related meetings, and collaborates with other study personnel to facilitate the research process. 
• Assists with manuscript writing for journal publication and coordinates the development of Clinical Research protocols, provides data for statistical evaluation, and prepares data for presentation at local and national meetings. 
• Registers (if required) studies on ClinicalTrials.gov and maintains current and accurate information
• ·     Coordinates appropriate and timely payments to participants (if applicable) in accordance with policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field required.
• Experience in all aspects of research: recruiting patients, setting up protocols, etc.
• One year management experience preferred.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.