Clinical Research Coordinator (Electrophysiology & Digital Health Section)

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The Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research, Electrophysiology & Digital Health Section at BIDMC is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to be responsible for the managing/overseeing of recruiting, screening and enrolling of patients for participation in a multiple clinical trial, ensuring compliance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. The Smith Center is devoted to addressing the most pressing issues in cardiovascular care through innovative and rigorous analysis of data.

The Electrophysiology & Digital Health Section focuses on clinical, policy, and ethics questions arising from the use of medical devices. Cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs) are increasingly common interventions for a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. We study the use of advanced statistical modeling to characterize the benefits of CIEDs, while using mixed methods to explore patients’ experiences from shared decision-making around implantation through end-of-life care. We are currently leading a nationwide clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of different strategies for managing CIEDs long-term. Our group also works with collaborators worldwide on the application of artificial intelligence to electrocardiograms and its deployment in clinical care. The Electrophysiology and Digital Health research program is funded by various grants including: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and other extramural funding. The section regularly produces and publishes research in high-impact journals.

The Clinical Research Coordinator, under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, will engage in a variety of collaborative research projects working closely with clinician investigators, statisticians, administrative staff and trainees. The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee recruitment activities at BIDMC for a multi-site PCORI funded study and other clinical research and writing related activities under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager. The variety of tasks associated with this position, include, but are not limited to the following: assisting with study administrative tasks such as, IRB communications and document development, site management and startup activities, writing progress reports, scientific writing (including drafting manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations),  grant applications, medical chart review, completion of case report forms, data extraction and upload, site staff communication and patient contact for research studies, and maintain the section’s OpenScholar website.

This position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their clinical research career. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong writing, communication, and patient interaction skills. IRB experience and patient interaction experience is preferred. Additional project opportunities are available based on interest. Passion and a willingness to learn are essential! As Clinical Research Coordinator, you will have a key role in helping produce high-impact research.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

1.    Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the protocol. (essential)

2.    Checks all eligibility and ineligibility criteria with the research subjects' medical record. Verifies information with clinical research nurse and/or principal investigator. (essential)

3.    Discusses informed consent with research subjects. Interacts with research subjects prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists with scheduling appointments and follow up tests. (essential)

4.    Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol. (essential)

5.    Extracts data on protocol subjects from hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete case report forms required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. (essential)

6.    Assists clinic staff in obtaining insurance approval for subject protocol participation and scheduling t