Clinical Research Assistant

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, assist in the acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to gather information.
• Prepares and maintains study records.
• Enters data via computer.
• Performs statistical analyses of resultant data.
• Participates in qualitative/quantitative analyses of resultant data.
• Reviews relevant literature to gather information.
• May participate in the development of research protocols.
• May perform EKG's and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests.
• May perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.
• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities.
• Assists research physician in identification and follow-up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• Establishes and/or maintains study records for each participant.
• Explains the nature of the study to patients and/or families, elicits cooperation, and gathers information to complete study questionnaires.
• Facilitates obtaining informed consent.
• May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
• May review medical records to abstract necessary information to complete forms.
• May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocols not followed, etc.
• Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry.
• Operates a computer to enter study information into a database.
• Performs computer-assisted statistical analysis using pre-packaged software, such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, and cross-tabulations.
• May write non-complex programs using computer and software-compatible language to reformat information or create new files.
• Maintains computer equipment and arranges for internal/external service as necessary for repairs and maintenance.
• Prepares related graphs and charts of the results of data gathered.
• Coordinates activities of others assigned to research projects to interview patients, complete forms, or perform other tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area.
• Courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• Three to six months of on-the-job experience.
• Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.
• Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects, gather research information, format appropriately for computer data entry, and prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and Hospital professionals to gather and exchange information.
• Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses, and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.
• Technical ability to operate and maintain computer systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Often works within a specific department to identify, enroll, and follow up on research patients.
• May spend much of the time standing and walking between departments, offices, and Medical Records.

Work Type: M-F 08:30-17:00, occas w/e

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906