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Houston Methodist · 1 day ago

Research Coordinator II - Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading academic institute focused on research and innovation. The Research Coordinator II position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day research activities, ensuring accurate data collection, and recruiting clinical research subjects while supporting the Principal Investigator.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Clinical research experienceCertified Clinical Research CoordinatorCertified Clinical Research ProfessionalData collectionAnalytical skillsJudgment skillsCommunication skillsIndependent work

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