RESEARCH COORDINATOR - TRAUMA

Methodist-Health-System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a research support professional to assist with Trauma and General Surgery protocols. You will help with protocol development, data collection, chart reviews, and data entry, coordinating with the research team to meet study objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and MS Office; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred. Travel to affiliated sites may be necessary as part of study setup and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Experience with medical terminology and anatomy concepts is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected.
• Experience with statistics is preferred; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support trauma and general surgery research protocols across all phases of the research process.
• Assist with protocol and manuscript development, data collection, and data entry.
• Coordinate chart reviews, data extraction, and data management for prospective and retrospective studies.
• Screen patients for eligibility, obtain consent, and conduct follow-ups as needed.
• Prepare data for analysis and assist with study submissions for publication.
• Compile IRB applications and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Medical terminology

Human anatomy knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical methods

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline

Job description

Hours of Work :08:00-16:30Days Of Week :Monday - FridayWork Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)Job Description :Your Job: This job will support of all phases of the research process in support of Trauma and General Surgery research protocols. The responsibilities will include support of protocol and manuscript development process, coordination of data collection, patient follow-up and tracking, and data entry. This position supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) or higher in appropriate discipline is required • Desire to contribute to improved evidence based practices for the care of the traumatically injured patient • Experience with medical terminology and a working knowledge of human anatomy • Firm knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) • Experience with statistical methods preferred • Bilingual (Spanish & English) at professional or better preferred Your Job Responsibilities: • Work closely with the research scientist to support the Trauma Medical Director and Surgical Residency Program Director as they work together to meet the requirements of being a Level I Trauma Center. • Collect data on prospective studies and conduct chart review or data extraction for retrospective studies with the assistance of our EMR/, development of registry queries, or database refinement • Screen patients for eligibility, consent them for participation and provide necessary follow-up including phone calls for follow-ups for various studies. • Assist the research scientist in preparing the data for analysis, formatting and completing study submission for publication to appropriate organizations • Compile IRB applications for PI initiated studies including literature review, data assimilation, and attaining relevant signatures. • Ensure regulatory compliance with completion of all relevant documents including continuing review applications, reporting of adverse events (or severe adverse events) etc. • Setup Methodist Dallas Medical Center or other sites within the system for study initiation, data collection and execution. This may include travel to other sites for collaboration with other coordinators at other sites. • Assumes technical responsibilities for specimen collections including blood samples, centrifugation, shipping of samples etc. • Completes all applicable research billing in compliance with procedures • Ensures all study documents are complete and the records are retained per federal, state and institutional standardsMethodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025