Clinical Research Coordinator II - Exercise Training

MedStar Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is hiring a Research Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Lab's innovative program, focusing on exercise training for individuals with disabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical research, requiring a background in exercise science and direct research experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Exercise Science preferred.
• 1-2 years related research experience.
• Direct clinical research experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with subject recruitment and data management.
• Administers exercise testing and tracks training progress.
• Maintains exercise supplies and reports progress.

Skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Ability to interpret data

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Additionally, it provides input into determining study subject suitability and input into recruitment strategy. Performs data analysis, interpretation, QA/QC, and assists in completing reports and presentations.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Assists with determining the suitability of study subjects and acts as a resource for patients and families.
-Has input into recruitment strategies and may contribute to protocol recommendations.
-Administers scores and evaluates study questionnaires.
-Maintains research data, patient files, regulatory binders, and study databases.
-Performs data analysis and QA/QC checks and organizes and interprets data.
-Assists with preparation for annual review and assists PI in completing study reports and presentations.
-May assist with training and orientation of new staff members.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Related post-bachelor's degree research experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work more independently and as a team member.
- Computer literacy, analytical skills, and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Working knowledge of data management programs.

Summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) is recruiting a Research Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Lab's: Exercise for Persons with Disabilities (ExPD) Program. The ExPD Program is a one-of-a-kind program that uses Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in conjunction with adaptive rowing ergometers to provide a unique opportunity for people with spinal cord injuries or other neuromuscular conditions to engage in whole body exercise. This position includes CRC responsibilities involving several ongoing exercise training studies as well as managing the day to day operations in an adapted gym setting.The environment is uplifting, inspiring, and overall, a fun place to be!

The ideal candidate will have an educational background in exercise science or a similar field, and/or experience with exercise testing and training. This is a great opportunity for individuals who plan to pursue further education in an allied health field (PT, OT, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

EXERCISE TRAINING:

• Contribute to the development of personalized exercise prescription for each client or research subject
• Assist individuals with transfers and encourage and supervise their workouts
• Orient and introduce clients and subjects to adapted rowing exercise training
• Track training progress and compliance of clients and subjects
• Prepare equipment for next scheduled user
• Troubleshoot issues with exercise equipment
• Answer or appropriately redirect questions from clients and subjects

EXERCISE TESTING:

• Assist with maximal exercise testing
• Explain maximal exercise testing procedures to clients and subjects
• Perform blood pressure measurements
• Conduct Resting EKG testing
• Administer questionnaires

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Maintain exercise testing and training supplies and equipment
• General administrative duties and paperwork
• Schedule appointments
• Assist with supervision of undergraduate interns
• Keep an acceptable level of tidiness in the exercise rooms
• Create and provide progress reports to clients and subject

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field strongly preferred.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in scientific field related to the lab's aims and methods of investigation is preferred for Clinical Research Coordinator II.

Experience

Required

• Direct clinical research experience
• Knowledge of exercise testing protocols, exercise training paradigms, and exercise prescriptions.

Skills

Required

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• A proactive nature.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.