Trauma Research Coordinator for Acute Care Trials

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Research Coordinator for the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Research team in Charlotte. You will support fast-paced trials involving critically ill and injured patients, contributing to data collection and ensuring protocol adherence.

The role offers exposure to diverse clinical environments, mentorship from leading surgeons, and opportunities to advance in trauma and acute care research. Travel to Atrium hospitals in the Charlotte area is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and research experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification or venipuncture skills preferred.
• BLS HCP certification from AHA preferred.
• Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP) preferred.
• Prior experience in clinical trials, especially drug and/or device studies highly preferred.
• Prior inpatient hospital setting experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines protocol-related needs to conduct the trial and orders supplies and equipment.
• Recruits and screens potential patients and obtains informed consent.
• Assists in providing patient education and benefits and risks of participating in a clinical drug trial.
• Designs organizational tools and forms to facilitate accurate data collection and recordkeeping.
• Conducts in-service programs, summarizes study schedule to assist in understanding and implementing a protocol.
• Manages research funds.
• Schedules patient visits and laboratory and diagnostic test procedures.
• Coordinates drug shipments, storage, and accountability with pharmacy.
• Coordinates with Investigational Pharmacy for subjects to receive required drugs.
• Reviews trends, problems encountered, patient adverse events, and patient progress.
• Draws blood or collect other samples as needed and eligible.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Informed consent

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Phlebotomy certification

BLS HCP certification

SoCRA certification

ACRP certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Research Coordinator for the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Research team in Charlotte. You will support fast-paced trials involving critically ill and injured patients, contributing to data collection and ensuring protocol adherence.

The role offers exposure to diverse clinical environments, mentorship from leading surgeons, and opportunities to advance in trauma and acute care research. Travel to Atrium hospitals in the Charlotte area is possible.