Co-Op Student - Pulmonary Vascular Disease Research Program
About The Position
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Co-op Assistant supports the research activities of faculty members working on clinical research studies focused primarily on pulmonary vascular disease. The activities include: assisting in the development and implementing patient recruitment strategies, data collection. Processing blood samples and shipping to appropriate laboratories. The Co-op Assistant also performs some administrative duties including coordinating follow-up visits, organizing patient mailings, and other scheduling and coordinating tasks as necessitated by research protocol(s) The successful applicant will be an independent problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and writing skills, who desires to work in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced and mission-driven organization. Summer internship. Full time day position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field.
- 0-1 year required
- Strong interest in the healthcare industry and a desire to gain practical experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Proficient in using basic computer software.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as part of a healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and privacy laws is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Working in concert with research staff, develops and implements patient recruitment strategies.
- Develops, organizes, and/or maintains detailed clinical and research databases. May use programs such as Excel and REDCap.
- Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data. Maintains patients’ records as part of record keeping function.
- Assisting with collection of regulatory documents for clinical studies and maintaining regulatory binder.
- Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
- Orders lab supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues. Attends meetings as required.
- Assist with samples processing and shipping.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
