Clinical Research Assistant B (Department of Gastroenterology)

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Clinical Research Assistant B (Department of Gastroenterology)

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Clinical Research Assistant B

Job Description Summary

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. Responsible to assist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within a specific division. Works directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Performs screening visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs, entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas.

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Job Responsibilities

• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. See more occupations related to this task.
• Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
• Collect data (physiological, paper and pencil measures, dietary recalls, and computerized laboratory tasks) per study protocol. Complete data entry and quality assurance assignments. Conduct scripted telephone eligibility screenings Act as primary point of contact for study participants; schedule appointments; conduct reminder calls; oversee in-person se