Clinical Research Coordinator I Vascular Surgery
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 29
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At the Mass General Brigham Heart & Vascular Institute our cardiology cardiac surgery and vascular care teams collaborate seamlessly to provide comprehensive patient-centered heart and vascular care. Our cardiologists focus on diagnosing and managing heart conditions our cardiac surgeons perform life-saving procedures like bypass surgery and valve repair and our vascular specialists treat circulatory disorders affecting the arteries and veins ensuring each patient receives a personalized multidisciplinary approach for optimal heart and vascular health.The Clinical Research Coordinator I follows established policies procedures and study protocols provides assistance on clinical research studies including recruiting evaluating and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy if required; and maintains and updates data generated by the study.
The Clinical Research Coordinator works under the direction of principal investigators within the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery clinicians and receives general direction and oversight from the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery research program manager. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work within the framework of policies protocols and guidelines provided by Mass General Brigham Research Management as well as study sponsors.
The role is predominantly based out of Brigham & Womens Hospital (Boston) with occasional travel to Mass General Brigham Healthcare Centers Brigham & Womens Faulkner Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Qualifications
Essential Functions:
- Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify that all sponsor requirements are met.
- Recruiting patients for clinical trials and conducting phone interviews.
- Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
- Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
- Documents patient visits and procedures.
- Assists with regulatory binders and Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures.
- Assists with interviewing study subjects.
- Assists with study regulatory submissions.
- Participates in cross coverage of studies assigned to other research coordinators on the team.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as requested.
Communication:
- Clear and direct in verbal and written communication.
- Is empathic and respectful.
- Is congruent with interpretation of plan of care to members of study team.
- Accepts responsibility for conflict resolution between patients caregivers and staff.
Professional Development:
- Engages in self-performance appraisal on a regular basis identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional growth and practice development.
- Identifies learning needs and goals on a regular basis and designs a plan to meet them.
- Establishes self as a resource in areas of the hospital where expertise may be required.
- Collaborates with principal investigators and leadership in identification of current and future study needs and shares responsibility for meeting these needs.
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement:
- Participate in regular study review data analysis and quality improvement efforts.
- Participate in policy procedure and standards development implementation and review.
- Recommend changes in workflow as needed.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management software.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects rights and individual needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ambulatory care medical office acute care hospital environments.
- Includes work at hospitals and community-based healthcare centers.
- Occasional travel for off-site training sessions and meetings.
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Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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