Harvard Boston Childrens Pediatric GI Research

At Boston Children’s Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It’s in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Division of Gastroenterology/Nutrition and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included.

Under the direction of the principal investigator, the Clinical Research Assistant I will assist in coordinating Boston Children’s Hospital’s participation in a national collaborative quality improvement (QI) network. This QI network involves a registry designed to study, understand, and improve patient care of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a collection of chronic diseases that cause inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. The selected candidate will be involved with this national QI registry, as well as other related projects. This two-year position is wonderful for an individual seeking to develop a career in medicine, public health, and/or quality improvement.

This Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for:

• Coordinating data collection from clinic visits.
• Extracting patient information from medical records.
• Managing data entry and maintenance of study records.
• Communicating effectively with various care providers, clinical support staff, research staff, QI consultants, and other collaborators.
• Assisting in regulatory documentation and development of protocols.
• Participating in the recruitment of patients for clinical studies.
• Facilitating and participate in QI activities.
• Preparing QI reports.
• Providing positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations.
• Contributing to teamwork within and between departments and organizations.
• Preparing agendas and run weekly project team meetings.
• Working with interns and/or students on the team.
• Representing the team on calls/webinars and at biannual network conferences.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must have:

• The knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• Coursework in the biological or social sciences is recommended and strong writing and analytical skills are required.
• Must be independent, efficient and have exceptional interpersonal skills, as interaction with patients, families, medical staff, and other researchers is necessary.
• Critical attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Biostatistical skills and knowledge of basic data management software (SPSS, MS) are a plus.
• The ability to commit to a two-year position.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a rotating days/evenings and week-end schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off).

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator I - (3086088)

Description

 

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:  Summarize the nature and level of work performed.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I position to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies for Dr. Farouc Jaffer in the CTO PCI and Complex PCI Programs.

The CRC I must be able to multi-task in a dynamic clinical research setting. The ability to work well in a team is a must. This is the ideal position for someone looking to work with a dedicated group of people to make new and enhanced medical device technology available to patients with complex coronary artery disease. The CRC I will gain invaluable experience in the field of cardiology in an academic clinical research setting and will have exposure to clinical procedures in the cardiac cath lab.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position; early morning (6:30-8am) and evening (5-8pm) hours are occasionally required to facilitate the conduct of the study.

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 work reviewing medical records to determine eligibility for multiple cardiology device trials as well as liaising with physicians across the institution to enroll patients in clinical trials.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position.  These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I has the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Works with clinicians to screen subjects for suitability of research study participation
2. Communicates with physicians throughout the hospital to coordinate enrollment of patients in clinical trials
3. Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases per FDA     standards
4. Acts as liaison between Sponsor, Sponsor Representatives, and PI
5. May develop systems for QA/QC
6. Organizes and interprets data
7. Documenting before, during, and after cardiac procedures, clinics, or outpatient visits
8. Develops and implements recruitment strategies
9. Acts as study resource for patient and family
10. May monitor and evaluate lab and procedure data
11. Responsible for the administration and oversight of all study questionnaires
12. Acts as liaison between Research Affairs and Unit
13. Submits all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation
14. Prepares documents and study binders for FDA audits (if needed)
15. Recommends protocol changes and may assist with writing protocols and manuscripts
16. Works with PI to prepare complete study reports, data management/statistical analyses, and presentations
17. Monitors and manages study funds; prepares invoices; identifies and verifies patient care charges as appropriate
18. Orients and trains junior team members on the study protocols as appropriate
19. Assists in the coverage of other research studies when necessary

 

Qualifications

 

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:  Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I should have the following skills and competencies:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. High degree of computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word programs
3. Ability to work independently and as a team member
4. Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
5. Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):  Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required  

Training in CITI and GCP preferred.

EDUCATION:  Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required

Minimum education required BA/BS (preferred in science related field).

EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required

None.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):  List the number of FTEs supervised.

None.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): Indicate financial “scope” information, i.e.: size of budget, volume, revenue, etc.; Indicate total physician/non-physician FTE scope

Monitor and manage study funds. Responsible for preparing and tracking invoices and for directing, verifying, and correcting patient care charges as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.

Duties will be performed in an office and hospital setting in the Cardiac Cath lab, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.

 EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.   

Primary Location

: MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations

: 

MGH Main Campus 

55 Fruit Street 

 Boston 02114

Job

: Clinical

Organization

: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Recruiting Department: MGH Cardiovascular Research Center

Job Posting

: Feb 15, 2019

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