Research Assistant - Tucson, United States - Pima Heart Physicians

Pima Heart Physicians

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Consent, screen, recruit and enroll participants for medical studies by interviewing potential participants and reviewing medical history to determine if eligibility requirements are met.

Evaluate potential study participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements; instruct study participants concerning research protocol and complete the patient informed consent procedure.

Schedule and/or perform medical testing per protocol

Assess participants during clinic visit; perform initial review of study lab results; procedures; update medications; determine if patient is experiencing side effects or other problems; notify principal investigator if problems arise.

Complete case report forms for each study participant, and document medical data in the patient record and sponsor database. Ensure case report forms or other data collection/tracking tools are created if not provided by sponsor.

Communicate professionally with physicians, hospital partners and sponsors regarding studies.

Cross coverage of duties as described above at satellite sites as assigned.

Weekend and evening departmental support may be required to meet study protocol requirements.

Provide back up support for other research coordinators and protocols as requested.

Participate in Sponsors site visits for assigned studies.

Occasional out-of
- town or state travel may be required for sponsor training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Excel, Word & Outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-4 years' of relevant work experience is required.

Associates degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The applicant should have a demonstrated minimum of 2-4 years experience in interaction with patients in a clinical setting and/or clinical trial research experience and CITI training.

Benefits: