Research Coordinator II
full-time•Houston
About this role
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree
EXPERIENCE
- Four years of research experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or
- CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
- Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
- May conduct in-services to floor nurses/physicians; assists in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.
- Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings.
- Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation. Obtains Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.
- Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants’ labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.
- Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process. Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.
- Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol.
- Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
- Incorporates directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assists in eliciting relevant data from sources outside of the hospital.
- Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): Yes
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department**
Other facts
Tech stack
Research Experience,Communication Skills,Analytical Skills,Patient Interaction,Clinical Research,Regulatory Knowledge,Time Management,Team Collaboration,Problem Solving,Phlebotomy,Informed Consent,Quality Assurance,Budget Development,Professional Development,Education,Recruitment
About Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Houston Methodist employs more than 32,000 people. Come lead with us.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.houstonmethodist.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The Research Coordinator II assists the Principal Investigator in drafting communications, recruiting clinical research subjects, and monitoring enrollment goals. They also prepare IRB documents, manage source documentation, and assist with budget development.
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