Summary:
Reporting to the Principal Investigator(s) and in accordance with established policies and procedures the incumbent is responsible for the operation of research programs including recruitment implementation programs processes and outcome evaluation of the program.
Responsibilities:
Participates in interview selection and evaluation of other research staff. Provides for training and orientation to project. Coordinates work schedule monitors adherence to procedures/protocols to ensure optimal patient participation rates accurate data collection timely follow up and the like. Provides input into development of performance evaluation for non-clinical aspects of staff assigned to project. Recommends corrective action as appropriate.
Organizes and implements the protocol of the project provides direct services as outlined by the grant/study criteria. Assists in coordinating clinical research project including regularly functioning as research assistant to perform related activities which may include: review records identify patients meeting eligibility criteria consent patients for study establishing and maintaining research records for study participants review medical records to abstract information administer standardized tests and entering data into computerized database.
Assists research investigators and research nurse supervisor in budgeting and managing financial accounts effectively within the guidelines and policies established by the Hospital as well as sponsoring agencies.
Coordinates all required submissions related to protocol physicians and procedures to the protocol office regulatory affairs.
Coordinates collaborative work with other investigators and/or sites.
Maintains quality assurance in accordance with established hospital department policies and objectives. Coordinates and/or conducts annual training in these areas.
May require outside travel to evaluate sites or for other study-related reasons.
Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and review of pertinent literature. May be included as author on study publications.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline is required. Master's Degree preferred.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics.
May require valid drivers license where grant requires travel outside of hospital.
EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years progressively more responsible relevant experience depending on size and complexity of program(s). Experience should demonstrate leadership skills ability to effectively prepare and monitor budgets; perform statistical analyses; and prepare manuscripts for publication.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While most duties are performed in an office environment incumbent is exposed to patient care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Incumbent functions independently within a broad scope of department policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Provides direct supervision for up to 5 full-time equivalent personnel assigned to the program.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA: RI: Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union