What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at US Heart & Vascular?
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Research Assistant to join our team at PIMA Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.
Position Summary: The Research Assistant will provide dedicated support to ongoing and new cardiac clinical research trials. The Research Assistant will have regular contact with the Research Committee, Investigators, Clinical research staff, clinical trial sponsors, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will exemplify our team values of integrity, collaboration, and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Consent, Screen, recruit and enroll participants for medical studies by interviewing potential participants and reviewing medical history to determine if eligibility requirements are met.
- Evaluate potential study participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements; instruct study participants concerning research protocol and complete the patient informed consent procedure.
- Schedule and/or perform medical testing per protocol
- Assess participants during clinic visit; perform initial review of study lab results; procedures; update medications; determine if patient is experiencing side effects or other problems; notify principal investigator if problems arise.
- Complete case report forms for each study participant, and document medical data in the patient record and sponsor database. Ensure case report forms or other data collection/tracking tools are created if not provided by sponsor.
- Communicate professionally with physicians, hospital partners and sponsors regarding studies.
- Cross coverage of duties as described above at satellite sites as assigned.
- Weekend and evening departmental support may be required to meet study protocol requirements.
- Provide back-up support for other research coordinators and protocols as requested.
- Participate in Sponsors site visits for assigned studies.
- Occasional out-of- town or state travel may be required for sponsor training
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Associates degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Have demonstrated a minimum of 2-4 years' experience in interaction with patients in a clinical setting and/or clinical trial research experience and CITI training.
- Strong verbal and written communications are required.
- Proficient with EXCEL and other Word programs
About the Community:
Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20 destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.
