Cardiology Research Assistant II

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a part-time Cardiology Research Assistant II to support research projects in the Cardiovascular Medicine section. The role involves recruiting participants, managing study files, and processing biospecimens, with a focus on effective communication and data management. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required for engaging with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; no work experience needed.
• 1+ years of research or clinical program activities required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling and confirming participant visits.
• Educates participants about the research protocol and obtains consent.
• Tracks information and data entry into the database.

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

SPSS

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Position Summary

The Research Study Assistant in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine supports research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator and study clinical research manager by recruiting, screening, consenting, and scheduling study participants. This individual creates and maintains study files, and tracks subject visits. Job responsibilities require effective communication with clinicians and other project personnel, including members of other laboratories both internal and external to BU/BMC. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required for this position because study participants will speak these languages. This Research Study Assistant will also be responsible for processing biospecimens, including blood and urine samples for storage. The Research Study Assistant will assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data into the established data management system (REDCap).

Position Summary

The Research Study Assistant in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine supports research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator and study clinical research manager by recruiting, screening, consenting, and scheduling study participants. This individual creates and maintains study files, and tracks subject visits. Job responsibilities require effective communication with clinicians and other project personnel, including members of other laboratories both internal and external to BU/BMC. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is required for this position because study participants will speak these languages. This Research Study Assistant will also be responsible for processing biospecimens, including blood and urine samples for storage. The Research Study Assistant will assist in the maintenance of study documents, participate in weekly study meetings, and enter clinical data into the established data management system (REDCap).

Position: Cardiology Research Assistant II

Department: Cardiology

Schedule: Part Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for scheduling and confirming visits within assigned time frame and ensuring participants are prepared for the visits.
• Educates participants about the research protocol; informs participants of their rights and responsibilities, and obtains informed consent.
• Conducts telephone or in-person interviews to complete questionnaires.
• Makes notations of participant contact information updates. Gathers data & information from various collaborating sites, ensuring all forms are complete.
• Tracks information; enters into database. Begins to interpret results.
• Follows established procedures, making judgmental calls regarding reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when needed.
• Informs staff at health centers of missing and required information to ensure all forms meet agency compliance.
• Provides general clerical support, such as handling forms, making reminder phone calls, preparing study materials, sending mail-outs, filing, making appointments, photocopying, faxing, running reports, etc.
• Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all study certifications, including Human Subjects Certification.
• Participates in special projects as needed.
  
  

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

With a Master's Degree, no work experience is required.

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in research or clinical program activities required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
• Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus.
• Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding, data entry, data cleaning, retrieval).
• Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Minitab).
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with human subjects and patients in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
  
  

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Employment type

• Employment type

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• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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