MGH Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator

1 month ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts General Hospital Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:


The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine's division of research is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies.

Through participation in a variety of federally funded and industry sponsored clinical trials, our division aims to find new and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses such as venous thromboembolism, acute coronary syndrome, trauma, infections, sepsis, and minor ischemic stroke.

The person in this role will work with a dynamic team of investigators and research staff to coordinate multiple studies performed in the emergency department at MGH.


The successful candidate will be highly motivated and eager to interact with patients with acute illness and their families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

A high level of maturity is essential, as the coordinator is given access to personal and confidential medical information. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential.

Must demonstrate analytical skills, ability to resolve technical problems, ability to interpret acceptability of data results, and have a working knowledge of data management programs.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week) position; evening hours and weekend hours will be required. Studies may require staff to be on-call one weekend and 5 weeknights a month. The ability of the successful candidate to take call is preferred.


This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in the fields of medicine, public health, or clinical research.

It involves extensive patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Subject Screening / Enrollment:

  • Develops and implements recruitment strategies.
  • Assists with screening, informed consent, and enrollment of patients.
  • Obtains informed consent from subjects.
  • Conducts subject interviews.
  • Administers and scores questionnaires and testing tools.
  • Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, sample processing, etc.
  • Documents patient visits and procedures and obtains patient study data from medical records, clinicians.
  • Acts as a study resource for patients, families, and staff.
  • Collects, organizes, and enters data as required by protocols.
  • Verifies accuracy of study forms.
  • Maintains study codes.
  • Completes and maintains study screening logs, source documentation, and case report forms.
  • Actively participates in meetings and teleconferences with other research colleagues.
  • Organizes and presents study screening and enrollment results, sharing best practices, and troubleshoots challenges.
  • Schedules and performs study follow-up visits.

IRB:

  • Assists with writing and altering protocols, informed consents, and other study documents.
  • Drafts and submits applications to the IRB, including initial submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
  • Meets regularly with study PIs to review subject and study data and assists with the monitoring for and reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.

Other:

  • Maintains inventory, stocks, and orders supplies.
  • Calibrates or updates study equipment.
  • May assist with drafting grant applications.
  • Conducts library searches.
  • Creates posters for annual conferences.
  • Provides grammar and copyediting review / support for reports and manuscripts.
  • Performs other study-related or administrative duties as needed or requested.
  • Creates and executes training / orientation sessions for new staff.
  • May take call one weekend per month and 5 weeknights per month to help cover off hour study enrollments and procedures.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

  • Able to work as independently and as a team player.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Very good communication skills.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks, people, and schedules .
  • Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.
  • Comfort with computers, specifically the Windows operating system, is essential.
  • Comfortable searching the Internet, as well as performing literature searches using Medline.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn how to use new software.

EDUCATION:

Required:
Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:
Master's degree.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:
Human Subject Protection (HSP)

Preferred:
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

At least 1 year of clinical research experience interacting with patients and the medical system as related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Experience with IRB administration and data management.

Preferred:
Phlebotomy

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

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