Clinical Research Assistant

Under the general
supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator
assist in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical
research projects. Interviews patients
to gather information prepares and maintains study record 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 development of
research protocols. May perform EKG?s
and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment
of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol.

Provides
assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research
activities related to department?s field of study and investigators specific
study.

A.) Assists research physician
in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in
clinical research studies ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.

B.) Establishes and/or maintains
study record for each participant.
Interviews patient and/or family to explain nature of study elicit
cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May schedule patient appointments and call
patients to complete documentation.

C.) May review medical records
to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data
such as laboratory test results and the like.

D.) Monitors adherence to
protocol alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been
performed medication protocol not followed etc.

E.) May perform research-based
EKG?s vital signs blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products
in accordance with protocol specifications.

Collects
and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data
entry. Operates computer to enter study
information into database.

Using
pre-packaged software and according to needs of research supervisor performs
computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables
linear regression frequencies cross tabulations and the like. May write non-complex programs using computer
and software ?compatible language to reformat information create new files
etc.

Maintains
computer equipment arranges for internal/external service as necessary to
effect repairs and maintenance.

Prepares
related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. Participates in quantitative and qualitative
analyses of resultant information.

May
assist in planning research protocols.

Coordinates
activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients
compete forms or perform other tasks.

Reviews
literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand
project and gather relevant information.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor?s Degree in
Applied or Life Sciences or related area including courses in research
methodologies and microcomputer systems.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months
on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.

Knowledge of theory and
techniques of research methodology.

Organizational skills to
organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research
information format appropriately for computer data entry prepare and maintain
records and reports etc.

Interpersonal skills to
effectively interact with patients families and Hospital professional 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 system.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development
stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.