MGH Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator

MGH Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine’s division of research is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies. Through participation in a variety of federally funded and industry sponsored clinical trials, our division aims to find new and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses such as venous thromboembolism, acute coronary syndrome, trauma, infections, sepsis, and minor ischemic stroke. The person in this role will work with a dynamic team of investigators and research staff to coordinate multiple studies performed in the emergency department at MGH. This candidate will split their time between the Center for Vascular Emergencies and the Center for Neurologic Emergencies.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and eager to interact with patients with acute illness and their families in a fast-paced hospital setting. A high level of maturity is essential, as the coordinator is given access to personal and confidential medical information. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential. Must demonstrate analytical skills, ability to resolve technical problems, ability to interpret acceptability of data results and have a working knowledge of data management programs.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position; regular, evening and weekend hours will be required. Studies may require staff to be on-call one weekend and 5 weeknights a month. The ability of the successful candidate to take call is preferred.

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 patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Subject Screening / Enrollment:

• Develops and implements recruitment strategies
• Conducts subject interviews
• Administers and scores questionnaires and testing tools
• Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, sample processing, etc
• Documents patient visits and procedures and obtains patient study data from medical records,clinicians
• Acts as a study resource for patients, families, and staff
• Collects, organizes and enters data as required by protocols
• Verifies accuracy of study forms
• Maintains study codes
• Completes and maintains study screening logs, source documentation, and case report forms
• Actively participates in meetings and teleconferences with other research colleagues
• Organizes and presents study screening and enrollment results, sharing best practices, andtroubleshoots challenges
• Schedules and performs study follow-up visits

IRB:

• Assists with writing and altering protocols, informed consents and other study documents.
• Drafts and submits applications to the IRB, including initial submissions, amendments, andcontinuing reviews
• Meets regularly with study PIs to review subject and study data and assists with the monitoring forand reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.

Regulatory:

• Creates standard operating procedures to standardize study activities at the site
• Prepares and maintains regulatory binder
• Performs QA/QC procedures
• Collects and prepares data for monitoring, audits, and analysis
• Participates in formal monitoring visits and audits of data
• Maintains records and databases
• Prepares data for analysis and data entry
• Uses software programs to create graphs and reports

Other:

• Maintains inventory, stocks and orders supplies
• Calibrates or updates study equipment
• May assist with drafting grant applications
• Conducts library searches
• Creates posters for annual conferences
• Provides grammar and copyediting review/support for reports and manuscripts
• Performs other study related or administrative duties as needed or requested
• Creates and executes training/orientation sessions for new staff
• May take call one weekend per month and 5 weeknights per month to help cover off hour studyenrollments and procedures

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Able to work as independently and as a team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Very good communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, people and schedules
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
• Comfort with computers, specifically the Windows operating system, is essential
• Comfortable searching the Internet, as well as performing literature searches using Medline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn how to use new software
• Staff member will be trained in phlebotomy and collection of vital signs

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in an office setting and in the clinical environment of the Emergency Department. May be required to attend and travel to meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours. May be required to report to the hospital outside of normal business hours to assist with events that require emergency management.
EDUCATION:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Master's degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: None.
• Preferred:
  • At least 1 year of clinical research experience interacting with patients and the medical system as related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Experience with IRB administration and data management.
  • Phlebotomy.
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS: Required: CITI (can be completed during 1st week) Preferred: GCP
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 Rotating Posted Shift Description Employee will primarily work a day shift but may be asked to work evening or weekend shifts as needed. Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department MGH Emergency Dept Job Posting Mar 22, 2022