Research Coordinator I - Clinical Orthopedics

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Research Coordinator responsible for coordinating daily research activities and ensuring the safety and proper documentation of research participants. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of research experience. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative work environment focused on achieving optimal departmental results.

Qualifications

• Two years' research experience required.
• Must follow ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day activities of research protocols.
• Conducts screenings and interviews to assess patient eligibility.
• Maintains records for clinical studies and regulatory documents.

Skills

Patient eligibility evaluation

Data collection

Collaboration

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of higher level staff, conducts screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study.

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.

• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries, and requests for information and coordinate appropriate follow-up calls and/or appointments.

• Schedules research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.

• Compiles patient information, process, document and enter accurate information in Source Documents, Case Report Forms, Electronic Data Capture portals and Clinical Trial Management System following established procedures.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents.

• Under the direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician, captures and reports Adverse Events (A/E) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.

• Assists management with research records and regulatory maintenance.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for the study.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains working knowledge of the research process and in the conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follows International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two years' research experience