Clinical Research Coord II, EXPD

Summary

At Spaulding, we aim to apply the results of research and new ideas to patient care as quickly as possible. As the principal teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, new ideas and a passion for innovation are part of our makeup. This academic affiliation and our combined resources allow us to maintain a vigorous research agenda and operate ongoing clinical trials.

These and other endeavors enhance Spaulding's treatment programs, with clinical research results often quickly finding their way to the bedside.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes patient data
• Maintains records and databases
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Conducts library searches
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• Verifies accuracy of study forms
• Updates study forms per protocol
• Prepares data for analysis and data entry
• Assists with formal audits of data
• Documents patient visits and procedures
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures.
• Assists with interviewing study subjects
• Administers and scores questionnaires
• Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
• Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy,
• Assists with study regulatory submissions
• Writes consent forms
• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria

Lab Specific functions and requirements:

EXERCISE TRAINING:

• Contribute to the development of personalized exercise prescription for each client or research subject
• Assist individuals with transfers and encourage and supervise their workouts
• Orient and introduce clients and subjects to adapted rowing exercise training
• Track training progress and compliance of clients and subjects
• Prepare equipment for next scheduled user
• Troubleshoot issues with exercise equipment
• Answer or appropriately redirect questions from clients and subjects

EXERCISE TESTING:

• Assist with maximal exercise testing
• Explain maximal exercise testing procedures to clients and subjects
• Perform blood pressure measurements
• Conduct Resting EKG testing
• Administer questionnaires

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Maintain exercise testing and training supplies and equipment
• General administrative duties and paperwork
• Schedule appointments
• Assist with supervision of undergraduate interns
• Keep an acceptable level of tidiness in the exercise rooms
• Create and provide progress reports to clients and subject

Education/Degree
Required

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Direct clinical research experience is highly valued for Research Assistant. This is required for Research Assistant II.
• Knowledge of exercise testing protocols, exercise training paradigms, and exercise prescription
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive nature
• Ability to problem solve

Preferred

• Master's Degree in scientific field related to the lab's aims and methods of investigation is preferred for Research Assistant II.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.