• Sign in
• Register

Clinical Research Associate

• Critical Care
• Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Part time
• Days

Position Summary:

Under the direct guidance of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Attending and Principle investigator of clinical research the Clinical Research Associate will assist in data collection and management of studies related to pediatric palliative and end-of-life care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates reimbursement of subjects
• Assists clinical research personnel in the implementation of clinical research studies
• Assists in identifying eligible subjects and recruitment of study subjects
• Develops a relationship with study subjects
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory of supplies or equipment for data collection
• Abstracts data from medical records and enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets and other required study forms
• Assists with preparation of protocols, informed consents, amendments and other necessary documents for review by the IRB and sponsor
• Prepares abstracted/coded data for computer processing/analysis
• Assists in doing literature searches
• Schedules study appointments for study participation, obtains consent, and collects study materials from subjects.
• Complies with established standards for clinical research practice
• Codes qualitative data. (No experience required)
• Participates in continuing education, attends meetings, discussions and activities as deemed appropriate
• Shows desire and initiative to increase knowledge and skills in clinical research
• Respects patient rights and protects the confidentiality of patient and center information.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

FTE status: PT-40

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree, in a related field preferred (undergraduate experience in research work desired)- OR -

2. Minimum of 2 years experience as a clinical research assistant with increasing responsibility; has been or is capable of performing the majority of CRC I responsibilities.

3. Current professional licensure (if applicable)

4. Must exhibit careful attention to detail, good organizational skills and good communication skills.

5. Must be personable and comfortable speaking with adults to schedule appointments and collect missing data.

6. Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Proficiency in Spanish helpful but not required