Columbia University Cardiology Research

Position Information

Job Title Research Assistant - Cardiology   Job Code Title 510214   Job Requisition Number 080276   Department 7518- MED Medicine   Location Medical Center   Job Type Support Staff Full-Time Regular   Bargaining Unit 1199 / SSA Area   If temporary, indicate duration   Hours Per Week 35   Job Family Research Support (Laboratory and Non-Laboratory)   Salary Grade Technical 5-075   Salary Range $868.26 per week   Advertised Summary Job Description The Research Assistant will be responsible for the creation of study specific tools for source documentation when not provided by sponsor. Assists in recruitment efforts. Maintains research records including screening/enrollment log and regulatory files. Enter study visits in study manager. Schedules sponsor monitoring visits. Schedules follow up visits within windows specified by the protocol. Conducts follow up telephone calls as applicable. Abstracts data from medical records, clinic, consultation, and referral notes to study forms and record onto case report forms; maintains source documentation for all case report entries. Generates and tracks drug shipments, device shipments and supplies as needed. Collects, completes, and enters data into study specific case report forms or electronic data capture systems. Resolves data queries. Prepares for monitoring visits by ensuring research and regulatory binders are complete and accurate. In collaboration with the Regulatory Manager, maintains IRB approval documents; ensure RASCAL attached documents are correct and current, that outdated documents are archived and that all applicable staff have access to most recent recruitment materials, including the informed consent document in Spanish and English. In collaboration with the Regulatory Manager, ensures protocol events (modifications, renewal, unanticipated problems, terminations) are submitted to the IRB and approval documentation is in place. Communicates all protocol-related issues to appropriate study personnel or manager. Other responsibilities as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications for Grade Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.   Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant   Special Instructions   Preferred Qualifications   Essential Functions   Special Indications This position works with: Contact with patients and/or research subjects   HIPAA Compliance training required Yes   Participation in Medical Surveillance required Yes   What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? Standard Posting   Requisition Open Date 11-17-2015   Requisition Close Date Open Until Filled Quick Link jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=151468   EEO Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.   Local Hiring Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.   APPLY