Clinical Research Assistant II

at  OHRI

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Dr. Daniel McIsaac is an anesthesiologist and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and a CIHR-funded investigator. As team lead for the Aging Innovation in Perioperative Medicine & Surgery (AIMS) Research Group, Dr. McIsaac’s research program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute looks to improve the care and outcomes of older people who require major surgery with a special focus on frailty, health system performance, and patient reported outcomes. AIMS is an interdisciplinary team of motivated researchers, clinicians, research staff, patient partners and trainees who work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
Under the supervision of Dr. Daniel McIsaac, the Clinical Research Assistant II (CRAII) will help support various studies including CIHR-funded trials of virtually supported, home-based rehabilitation programs (exercise, nutrition, counselling) for adults preparing for surgery. The main role of the CRAII is that of a “prehab coach”. However, the role also includes involvement in additional trials, such as an observational study involving adults going for surgery.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Secondary diploma
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), and Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects
• Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research environment.
• Experience supporting investigator-initiated clinical trials and/or multi-center trials, including recruitment, consent, data collection.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.

OTHER SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent computer skills (MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Zoom)
• Comfort working a hybrid schedule (remote and on site at the Civic and General Campuses)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science related field or equivalent
• Experience with exercise and nutrition support
• Experience using REDCap and/or the Ottawa Method Centre’s Electronic Data Capture System for data management and data collection.
• Proficiency with The Ottawa Hospital’s EPIC medical record, including establishing participant identification and screening processes, is considered a strong asset.

• Screen patient for eligibility into clinical trials
• Obtain informed consent from patients.
• Teach and prescribe exercise and nutrition as part of the study intervention.
• Administer 6-minute walk tests.
• Data collection and entry via questionnaires and chart review.
• Phone patients weekly to encourage them through their exercise/nutrition program and to offer modifications.
• Be present several times a week during the “live” video-based group sessions to monitor safety.
• Prioritize and manage time effectively to coordinate competing tasks, activities, and the oversight of study staff to meet tight or changing deadlines.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work both onsite and remotely from home, as required. For example, oversee study activities in-hospital at both campuses.