Research Assistant PD

SUMMARY

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. Interview patients to gather information, prepare and maintain study records, enter data via computer, and perform statistical analyses of resultant data. Participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of data. Review relevant literature to gather information; may participate in development of research protocols.

May perform EKGs 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.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors that guide how we work together and how we get things done:
Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate; and other core Success Factors.

• Assists research physician in identification and follow‑up of patients meeting inclusion criteria; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.
• Establishes and/or maintains study records for each participant; interviews patient and/or family to explain the nature of the study, elicits cooperation and gathers information to complete study questionnaires; facilitates obtaining informed consent; may schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.
• Reviews medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms; may request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results.
• Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts the physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed or medication protocols not followed.
• May perform research‑based EKGs, 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 and operates the computer to enter study information into the database.
• Using pre‑packaged software and as directed by the research supervisor, performs computer‑assisted statistical analyses 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 and create new files.
• Maintains computer equipment and arranges for internal or external service as necessary.
• Prepares related graphs, charts, or results of data gathered and participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information.
• May assist in planning research protocols.
• Coordinates activities of others assigned to the research project to interview patients, complete forms, or perform other tasks.
• Reviews literature pertaining to the research being conducted to better understand the project and gather relevant information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or a related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.
• 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 one’s own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information, format it appropriately for computer data entry, and prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and hospital professionals 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 systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

• Pay Range: $19.58 – $32.31
• Location:
  
  Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
• Work Type:
  Flexible hours as needed for research participant recruitment (typically during standard business hours).
• Work Shift:
  
  Day
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  Per Diem – As required
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  No

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