Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator II Transplant position is
responsible for coordinating and gathering patient data for clinical research
activities via methods specified in the study protocol and performs general
administrative duties supporting the study.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Under direction of PI may draft various communications with Sponsor andor regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
* Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals; mentors research coordinators regarding enrollment and recruitment.
* May assist PI in obtaining Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.
* Develops and maintains productive working relationship with the study monitor; attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits;coordinates study initiation.
* 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.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* May attend and participate in the Investigator meeting. Prepares IRB documents under the direction of the PI and assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.
* Completes an initial patient assessment utilizing interview and observation; assists in identifying the patient at risk, psychologically, and physiologically. If appropriately trained and tested for competency, obtains Vital Signs and performs phlebotomy; monitors participants labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.
* Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process.
* Reconciles study drug accountability; maintains temperature and QC logs per protocol compliance.
* Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Completes all hospital required and job-related in-services and applies the information as needed.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment; maintains regulatory standards. Manage study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study.
* Assists with the budget development; may monitor ledgers. Adheres to internal controls established for department.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Assists PI andor research nurse coordinator in the planning and design of source documents for protocol.
* Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage. May conduct in-service to floor nursesphysicians; assists in precepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Bachelors degree in a health science field required.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* Greater than or equal to 2 years experience coordinating clinical research
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ****
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
* CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) **OR**
* CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) ****
**KNOWLEDGE, 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
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and
Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic
Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the
clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new
technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston
Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation
with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the
Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M; University Intercollegiate School
of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing
medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000
trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research
education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research
programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new
scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full
cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and
development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute
supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in
extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal
Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Job Tags
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