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Salem Hospital NSMC

Clinical Research Coordinator BWH Emergency Medicine

Salem Hospital NSMC, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Clinical Research Assistant

The Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) Department of Emergency Medicine's Division of Clinical Research is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies on a Full-time basis. Through participation in a variety of federally funded and industry sponsored clinical trials, our division aims to find new and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses such as but not limited to infections, trauma, stroke, and cardiopulmonary disorders. The incumbent will work with a dynamic team of investigators and research staff to coordinate multiple studies performed in the emergency departments at BWH and Faulkner Hospital. Evening hours and weekend hours may be required. Studies may require staff to be on-call one weekend and 5 weeknights a month. The ability of the successful candidate to take call is preferred. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in the fields of medicine, public health, or clinical research. It involves extensive patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team. Bachelor's Degree Science required. Please submit your (1) resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) transcript. Address your cover letter to BWH EM Director of Clinical Research. Your cover letter should include at least the following: Career aspirations Time commitment (e.g., two years) Earliest start date Experience in patient care/interaction Summary: Following 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, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met. Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone. 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 QA/QC Procedures. Assists with interviewing study subjects. Assists with study regulator submissions. Qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree Science required Licenses and Credentials EMT preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred (proficiency will be assessed) Experience Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills. - Ability to follow directions. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Computer literacy. - Working knowledge of clinical research protocols. - Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs. Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)