Clinical Research Coordinator

Boston, MA       ·       Full time

About the job

General Summary/ Overview Statement

The Division of Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to join our group and provide exceptional care to our patients in the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinical Service. The TMS Clinical Service provides non-invasive neuromodulation treatments to patients suffering from treatment resistant neuropsychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and others. Reporting to the program manager, the CRC I will be an integral member of the clinical care team, working together with attendings, fellows, residents, and administrators to provide superior care to our patient population and the community we serve.

Additionally, the CRC I will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and innovative research projects that are closely integrated within the clinic. The projects are under the mentorship of Dr. Joan Camprodon. This provides ample opportunities for clinical and research exposure for interested candidates.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

• Administer TMS and tDCS treatments to patients using neuronavigation software to identify target brain regions and standardized brain mapping techniques.
• Assist psychiatrist in the dosing procedures (i.e., motor threshold).
• Manage the clinic schedule and patient appointments.
• Create and maintain electronic health records.
• Administer, score, and interpret self-report measures to assess patient status and progress.
• Attend weekly clinical rounds to discuss new and existing patients with clinical care team.
• Other general tasks and responsibilities, as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment of study patients and subjects, and act as a resource for them and their families.
• Work closely with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain and update appropriate study regulatory forms.
• Compile and maintain clinical research databases, patient files, reports, regulatory binders and study databases.
• Perform data analysis.
• Perform quality control data checks.
• Participate in the production of scholarly reports, research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication (including opportunities for first author roles when appropriate).
• Extensive training in brain stimulation, neuroimaging, clinical research, neuroscience, and writing skills will be provided.
• Strong scientific and career development mentoring can be expected, as well as opportunities to publish and present at national conferences.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Background in neuroscience, psychology, or mental health is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients.
• Must be highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with neuropsychiatric populations is preferred but not required.
• Should be self-motivated, flexible, and compassionate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

• New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior clinical or research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.
• Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position.

Supervisory Responsibility

• A Clinical Research Coordinator I does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH 13th Street
Other Locations: MA-Charlestown-MGB CNY, MA-Boston-MGH 15 Parkman
Work Locations: MGH 13th Street
Job: Clinical
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: MGH Psychiatry
Job Posting: Aug 17, 2022

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