Clinical Research Assistant; LPN

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Jefferson City, TN | $65,000.00-$75,000.00 | 1 week ago

• Do a patient assessment on every study patient.
• Draw, process, and send samples to the central study lab per protocol.
• Perform venipuncture, arterial, and capillary punctures on patients of all ages and conditions.
• Identify and label specimens per protocol, including PK samples, urine pregnancy tests, COVID tests, and flu tests.
• Execute protocol procedures such as EKGs, Holter monitor, spirometry, and breathing tests.
• Enter electronic medical record data and complete study protocol paperwork and request forms.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Inventory lab supplies and other supplies; place orders as needed.
• Maintain drug accountability record sheets and input accountability data into EMR systems; be willing to learn study‑specific EMR systems (e.g., Int Elligo, Medidata, Inform).
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Oversee and complete all trial paperwork, ensuring timely completion.
• Complete individual trial education and keep Clinical Trial Training up to date – GCP, Ethics and Human Protection training, ICH, Informed Consent, Quality Assurance, Participant Safety, Adverse Events, and specific trial education.
• Ensure compliance with all government, state, and IRB regulations and standards.
• Adhere to all ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Assist the study manager/coordinator in entering data into the study EMR system, Elligo, and the central lab.
• Collect flu, strep, and COVID swabs per protocol and use appropriate protective safety attire.
• Attend in person regularly and punctually.

• State certification as an LPN.
• Completion of GCP, human subjects, Elligo, IRB, and specific protocol training.
• LPN and CPR certifications.

• Current competencies in phlebotomy techniques.
• Knowledge of clinic protocols and policies.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to recruit research participants.
• Maintenance of quality standards to ensure data integrity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill in customer service and a pleasant, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful or emergency situations.
• Cooperative teamwork as part of office staff.

• Standing for six to eight hours per day, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies and equipment.
• Tolerance for occasional stress when managing priorities and anxious patients.

• LPN certification.
• CPR certification.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care
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