Research Assistant I, Radiology

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

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Job Summary

The Cardiac Imaging Research Assistant (RA) working under the supervision of the study Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures provides assistance for cardiac imaging research studies (echocardiography magnetic resonance imaging Positron Emission Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography).

The RA will be working in clinical areas of BWH and will require strong organization skills professionalism self-motivation and an ability to work independently. There will be training in all required tasks initially and throughout the project.

The RA may be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating suitability of potential participants for clinical trials; collecting entering and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; submitting paperwork to provide checks for subject payment contacting patients in follow up; and maintaining and updating imaging and research data; and aides the PI in the IRB submission process. Molecular imaging and novel investigational new drug therapy studies will be included. The RA may need to travel locally to Boston area medical institutions including but not limited to Boston University Tufts medical center and Massachusetts General Hospital. The RA will be responsible for coordinating a multicenter study (6 sites) and may rarely have to travel to the sites (<1 time a year).

Assist PI to coordinate research efforts for study protocols
Recruit and evaluate potential study patients. Per protocol instruction conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening.
Assist in all aspects of clinical trials such as IRB preparation IND applications patient scheduling budget preparation and maintains patient accrual information in a database.
Answer any phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
The RA may need to travel locally to Boston University Tufts medical center or Massachusetts General Hospital.
Assist in coordination of activities of research studies with ensuring image archival coordinating activities of the Nuclear Technologists and Information Systems Manager related to the studies.
Complete study Case Report Forms image reports record maintenance and completion of study queries. Available during monitoring visits to review CRFs source documents and protocols. Respond to sponsor requests for more comprehensive study information clarifying materials or addressing queries. Work cooperatively with study sponsor to ensure that good clinical practices (GCP) and a strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines are being followed.
Responsible for marketing and educating residents and fellows about ongoing trials. Disseminates inclusion/exclusion materials and information to nurses and physicians who help to identify trial subjects within the hospital. Sends compiled study reports and serves as primary contact for primary care physicians.
Understand Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System to track research study completion and reporting by the PI.
Work in concert with the clinical teams taking care of the inpatient study subjects for potential recruitment.
Work closely with Research Administration and Partners IRB with regard to coordination of all regulatory and compliance activities of clinical trial projects.
Work in concert with the Research Manager Chief of the Division and Principal Investigators to develop and implement patient recruitment strategies.
Minimal exposure to ionizing radiation occurs when in direct contact with research subjects injected with radioactive tracers. Maintains current training on hazards within the department adheres to safety standards established by Brigham & Womens Hospital and other regulatory agencies (ionizing radiation universal precautions etc.).
Assist PI with preparation for presentation and written published articles.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in the medical field or pre-medical degree with clinical experience.
• Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred. 1 years prior experience in research coordination and IRB regulatory paperwork preferred.
• Sound independent judgment and competence in clinical research methodologies.
• Knowledge in Python R and computational skills is desired.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to be multitask and assign priorities in a busy environment.
• Candidate MUST be highly organized have precise attention to detail and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
• Able to work well with a collaborative team.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Spanish skills are a plus.
• General knowledge of clinical research principles.
• Experience and knowledge of MS Office computer programs (Word Excel) etc.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects rights and individual needs.
• Able to work independently.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Knowledge of data management programs including Python and R languages.
• Perform image analysis with some training
• Willing to learn RedCap

Onsite

75 Francis Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

Grade

5

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