Clinical Research Worker's Compensation

Karen E. Trzcinski

Pittsfield, NH 603-***-**** **************@***.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employment Analyst

Workfinders USA – Remote October 2017 to August 2024

Implemented strategies for vocational rehabilitation for Worker's Compensation claimants with permanent and temporary job injuries. Collaborated with Rehabilitation Counselors to ensure that claimants had a positive experience while transitioning back into the workforce.

Performed job sourcing and heavy outbound cold calls (100+ per day) to hiring managers directly to advocate on behalf of the injured job seeker(s) by setting interview appointments. Provided administrative support and interacted with physicians, attorneys, and clientele.

Increased company revenue by achieving a record number of job placements for the Transitional Return-to-Work Program.

Internet Analyst

Appen – Remote August 2015 to July 2017

Performed data analysis utilizing statistical and computational techniques to derive insight into the use of websites by rating for accuracy. Make informed decisions to rate webpages, websites, videos, images, maps, and other key performance indicators.

Clinical Research Associate

ThermoCardio Systems, Inc - Woburn, MA January 2009 to June 2015

Managed Phase III multi-center clinical trials for the HeartMate medical device indicated for usage in patients with end-stage heart disease as a form of cardiac replacement therapy and a bridge to heart transplantation.

Reviewed medical records and patient case report forms. Performed data entry of source documentation into electronic data capture forms.

Worked with physicians and study personnel to identify and resolve data discrepancies. Ensured patients met inclusion/exclusion criteria, identified protocol deviations, and maintained informed consent according to protocol requirements.

Karen E. Trzcinski

Pittsfield, NH 03263 603-***-**** **************@***.***

Clinical Research Coordinator

Medical and Technical Research Associates - Wellesley, MA March 2003 to

December 2008

Responsible for assisting research team with all aspects of clinical trial support. Acted as a liaison to identify, recruit and screen eligible study participants through telephone screenings and chart review.

Reviewed case report forms for accuracy and completeness. Generated data queries, participated in database quality assurance audits, ran reports, and maintained study documentation.

Research Study Coordinator

The Children’s Hospital – Boston, Massachusetts – January 1994 to January 1997

Coordinated all aspects of a research study about the effects of sexually abuse on children entitled” “Behavior, Family Function, School Performance, and Predictors of Persistent Disturbance in Sexually Abused Children” by Jan E. Paradise, M.D.

Performed qualitative research interviews with caretakers of sexually abused children, administered psychological testing and worked in the Emergency Department to recruit patients for the study. Recruited control group participants and administered interviews.

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Master of Arts degree in Applied Sociology

Eastern Nazarene College – Quincy, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work

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