Clinical Research Study Assistant II (PRN) - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,463 - 39,743; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Missouri is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist in clinical study activities, including participant enrollment and data collection. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, 2 years of administrative or research experience, and Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire. The position offers an hourly salary between $19.21 and $28.85 and responsibilities include recruiting study participants and processing lab samples.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• 2 years of administrative or research experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment and consent process for study participants.
• Complete paperwork according to study protocol and interview participants.
• Collect and evaluate data from various sources; prepare reports.
• Perform phlebotomy and process samples per study guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communications

Organizing

Phlebotomy

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under direction, participates in clinical research study activities; screens, obtains consent, and enrolls participants in study; performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, documentation, and reporting of clinical research data.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, obtains informed consent of participants, and completes screening procedures per protocol.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
• Performs assessments; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Performs phlebotomy, collects other samples (e.g., urine, etc.), and completes other testing in accordance with study guidelines. Delivers study samples to lab for testing. Processes samples according to study protocol.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications & Professional Licenses

Required:

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross.

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements.

Work Experience

Administrative or Research (2 Years).

Skills

Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Phlebotomy, Written Communication.

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly.

Benefits Statement

Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.