Research Assistant II 40 Hours Days Bwh - Radiology
Research Assistant II 40 Hours Days Bwh - Radiology
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Working independently but under the general supervision of Principal Investigators and following established policies and procedures provides assistance on clinical research studies in the field of Radiology with an emphasis on image guided therapies as well as participates in activities related to the Imaging Core. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant processes and procedures meeting all regulatory requirements coordinating all protocol activities and IRB submission and management for multiple diagnostic studies as well as procedural projects in AMIGO.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1Coordinates recruitment of subjects for participation in research studies in accordance with study proposals and as directed by the Principal Investigator (PI).
A)Develops and implements patient recruitment strategies
2Evaluates patients for inclusion/exclusion in research studies. Performs abbreviated assessment in accordance with eligibility criteria outlined in study protocols. Makes determination of eligibility or refers appropriate patients to PI for further assessment.
3Obtains informed consent from patients deemed eligible for a particular study.
A)Educates patients and where appropriate their families as to the course a study will take and treatment they will be receiving. Teaches patients about self care procedures they may be responsible for at home as well as any symptoms/reactions they should report.
4Performs assessment of study participants in order to obtain basic baseline medical/physical data as well as lifestyle medical and other information pertinent to particular research study. Conducts assists or directs in conducting tests as required by study protocols. Conducts or directs followup assessments/examinations in office according to study protocols.
5Prepares written educational material for patients and their families when necessary under the supervision of the PI as well as providing written and/or verbal followup on patient status at required intervals.
6Responsible for coordination of study under supervision of the PI. This includes IRB preparation monitoring and reporting and creating and keeping all necessary documentation. Participates in study monitoring visits and sponsor/FDA audits as required. Also coordinates and schedules patient visits lab tests etc. as well as timely exchange of relevant information with all health care providers.
A)Collects and organizes all patient data and maintains all records and study database
7Participates in investigator meetings as needed.
A)Prepares and presents data reports from study data
8Trains and orients new research assistants and other study staff
9Performs the following duties for the Imaging Core
A)Scheduling all exams
B)Associating completed exams in research PACS
C)Checking scheduling system (Percipio) compared to PACS to make sure all exams are accounted for
D)Checking PACS to ensure all safety reads completed
E)Entering invoicing information into the Core Management System
F)Completing and submitting journal entries monthly
G)Invoicing and completing journal entries for all safety reads quarterly
10Performs any other related duties and special projects as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS required
23 years of experience in clinical research
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Demonstration of sound independent judgment and competencies in research methodologies
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of computer software databases spreadsheets etc.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs
Employment Type
Full-Time
