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Houston Methodist · 2 months ago

Research Coordinator II

US-TX-Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare institution that focuses on translating laboratory discoveries into practical treatments. The Research Coordinator II position is responsible for coordinating research protocols, ensuring accurate data collection, and supporting clinical research activities under minimal supervision.

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Responsibilities

Coordinating the day-to-day activities of research protocols

Assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies

Ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants

Gathering patient data for clinical research activities via methods specified in the study protocol

Performing general administrative duties supporting the study

Drafting various communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor

Identifying and recruiting clinical research subjects and monitoring enrollment goals

Conducting in-services to floor nurses/physicians; assisting in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies

Participating in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings

Scheduling, coordinating, and participating in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinating study initiation

Obtaining Informed Consent from study participants and documenting appropriately

Obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy per training and competence; monitoring participants' labs and notifying the PI of laboratory findings

Preparing Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assisting with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documenting IRB approval and contract approval

Maintaining and monitoring source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assisting with the quality assurance process

Assisting with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis

Utilizing resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship

Assisting PI and/or research nurse in the planning and design of source documents for protocol

Assisting in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage

Incorporating directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assisting in eliciting relevant data from sources outside of the hospital

Proactively managing own professional development and completing My Development Plan

Qualification

Research experienceClinical research coordinationCertified Clinical Research CoordinatorCertified Clinical Research ProfessionalData collectionAnalytical skillsEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsIndependent workProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree

Four years of research experience

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