What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I - Research and Sponsored Studies position at Lakeland Regional Hospital?
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00Shift : Monday - Friday
Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate : Min $19.39 Mid $22.31 Position Summary
Supports, facilitates and coordinates patient and other activities as directed and as required for carrying out research, clinical trials and sponsored studies. Acts as liaison between physicians, study sponsors, pharmacy, research nurse and other members of the multi-disciplinary team involved with the care of patients on clinical trials. Provides research trial interventions as appropriate based on study needs and RA training. Adheres to all organizational, state, federal and sponsoring agencies policies, procedures, and standards of care. Observes and adheres to all research compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. Accepts responsibility for knowledge of laws that apply to clinical research. Perform other related duties as assigned.
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
- Actively communicates with and recruits potential trial patients through screening, assessing eligibility, management, and follow-up care.
- Provides follow up and answers questions for study participants as appropriate, or refers to other team members.
- Undergoes required training courses/modules as needed for reach research study. Assist in the preparation of audits conducted by the NCI, FDA, industry, and cooperative group sponsors.
- Deliver safe interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner under the direction of the clinical trial protocol.
- Notifies the research PI or Clinical Research RN of any potential adverse or serious events. Under the direction of the PI or Study Nurse, coordinates the submission of information pertinent to the study.
- Facilitates communication between physicians, research pharmacist or RN, patients, patient families, and study sponsors.
- Conducts daily activities of clinical trials, including data collection and documentation, as assigned. Demonstrate knowledge of good clinical practice and ethical conduct in research.
- Ensure that all required studies and proper follow-up are completed in the prescribed manner and timeframes per protocol directives for all clinical trial patients.
- May provide certain study interventions as training permits, including phlebotomy, measurement of vitals signs, scheduling/check-in of patients, etc.
- Ensures that study documents are properly organized; manages some of the study data; maintains accurate original source documentation on all clinical trial data required by the FDA.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-motivated.
- Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision making, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of clinical settings; Data entry skills.
- High level of analytical and computer skills.
- Knowledge of research.
- Spanish language fluency.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor Degree
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- Experience or training in clinical trials or clinical setting
Experience Preferred:
- CNA, Phlebotomy, nursing student, med student, etc.
Certifications Essential:
Obtain CITI Good Clinic Practice (GCP) training certification through the onboarding process within the first three months of employment.
Salary : $19 - $22
