Research Associate - Per Diem

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Collects pertinent information and clinical data through medical records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Reviews and analyzes source documentation to enter onto case report forms or electronic database as directed by Research RN or manager.
• Retrieves medical records, angiographic films, CDs, radiology films, echocardiography images, EKGs and procedural reports from appropriate departments for research patient records and/or submission to appropriate core labs.   
• Reviews internal databases for screening of eligible research subjects for specific studies..
• Uses Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and research database for office files and coordination and organization including tracking of enrolled subjects, follow-up requirements, and financial information.
• Obtains data from medical records and enters data into electronic database or alternative case report form as determined by Investigator or Study Sponsor.
• Provides inter-departmental coordination for each study protocol as needed. (Example- works with lab staff to ensure processing and shipping as per study protocol.
• Completes all required training and completes all tasks as directed by department manager or director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.