Clinical Investigation Technician 40 Hours Rotating Day BWH - CCI

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree required. Prefer individuals with science or patientcare background and interest in scientific research.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1.Good organizational and interpersonal skills necessary.

2. Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.

3. Ability to follow directions carefully and once trained to work with a minimum of direct supervision.

4.Must possess the ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing skills.

5.Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and to work cooperatively with peers.

6.Ability to perform his/her role in a team effort. Initiative and sound judgment are displayed in crisis or unexpected situations. Takes on additional work when the situation requires it.

7.Computer experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

During research studies nights overnights and weekend shifts will be required.

Busy laboratory environment. Occasional intense periods of work can be associated with particular scientific deadlines.

Potential exposure to bloodborne diseases through contact with biological specimens.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The CCI Clinical Investigation Tech functions under the direction and supervision of the Senior Research technicians (On call supervisors) in accordance to the policies and procedures of the BWH and CCI. Responsibilities of the tech are to carry out major experimental protocol events for human research participants including Bedtimes Wake times Light Exposure sessions and Constant Routines as scheduled by Investigators. Other duties include but are not limited to collection of data application of computer monitoring frequent blood drawing collection of EEG data assisting subjects with ADL weights vital signs fluid intake and documentation. The CCI Clinical Investigation Tech maybe responsible as staff member in charge for study event supervision delegation of tasks and the supervision during shift of staff (undergraduate Coop laboratory research technicians and workstudy students). The CCI Clinical Investigation Tech is responsible and accountable to the CCI Nurse Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Demonstrates understanding of the research protocol and organizes work assignment to maintain the scheduled study time for appropriate research events.

2.Carries out major experimental protocol events including bedtimes wake times light exposure sessions and constant routines and other interventions as scheduled by the various project investigators.

3.Demonstrates knowledge and skills in monitoring sleep recordings including the subject preparation and electrode application and trouble shooting recording.

4.Sets up and monitors data collection equipment including computers EEG machines and all other related sleep equipment.

5.Timely collects and processes biologic specimens including blood urine and saliva.

6.Administers written and computerized tests of performance memory alertness and administers post sleep and exit questionnaires.

7.Prepares and distributes meals or snacks as scheduled in protocols and documents via computer and logbook/medical record.

8.Monitors and documents subject vital signs sleep/wake cycles EEG/EKG patterns daily hematocrits weights and fluid intakes.

9.Communicates to charge nurse MD on call dietary staff and processing technicians to ensure research participant needs are attended and issues related to study addressed timely.

10.Communicates and /or travels to other hospital departments as required to ensure services and to obtain necessary supplies for experiments.

11.Follows universal/standard precautions and maintains clean and safe work and subject areas reports unsafe work areas to appropriate personnel.

12.Maintains the safety and wellbeing of the research participants at all times and addresses any work environment safety issues with supervisor.

13.Demonstrates professionalism and respect for participants rights and individual needs.

14.Collaborates with all fulltime personnel to more effective organize work to get all research events completed as scheduled as well as have a better understanding of research protocol.

15.Performs all others duties as required.