Research Assistant II

Job No:  2009-0066S Job Title: Research Assistant II Department: Radiation Medicine Grade/Level: 07$  26,657.00--  $  34,654.00 Date Posted: January 30, 2009 The selected candidate will mnitor research protocols for the Department of Radiation Medicine clinical research efforts. Supports interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Organizes various screenings, educational sessions, and conferences for patients and families. Maintains data tracking in accordance with various governing and accrediting bodies, and is responsible for abstracting and reporting statistical information. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown Universitys philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates research plan of care with patients, families, medical staff, and caregivers as appropriate. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the research plan in conjunction with the patient and physician. Prepares patients for office procedures, observes and documents research protocols, as appropriate. Under supervision of a physician, performs enrollment assessment and research care provided, reporting observations and outcomes appropriately.Conducts concurrent chart review of selected patient populations and assesses the appropriateness of the research-related care, diagnostic testing, and research procedures, under the supervision of a physician; Advises faculty of research data needs and completeness of research documentation, as appropriate. Identifies issues/problems and makes appropriate recommendations for compliance to research billing and research review of charges and collections appropriate to clinical trial. Communicates with patients, families, medical staff, caregivers, and third party payers, as necessary about financial responsibility for all aspects of medical regimen. Obtains appropriate financial responsibility forms. Reconciles charges to third party payers versus clinical research trials.Produces case documentation in approved manual or electronic format while maintaining required standards and protocols. Independently collects, prepares, organizes, and enters data in case report forms and database as appropriate. Collaborates with staff within the department as well as throughout the hospital to obtain data and implement operational standards. Ensures confidentiality of data for investigational activities. Coordinates manuscript preparation as appropriate.Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and should not be considered as all inclusive.

Bachelors degree in sience related field

Please refer to job code georgetownu-20090066 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Biotech/Pharmaceutical
	> Clinical Research
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Georgetown University
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