Research Coordinator 1-Pediatrics

Market Range: 08

Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028

The Research Coordinator 1 recruits young children with a first acute respiratory virus infection (RSV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza) in the Emergency Department and inpatient floors at Le Bonheur. This position approaches prospective subjects, discuss study with parents/guardians, and obtains informed consent. This position will create and maintain a database for the storage of patient information as enter and check data in the database.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of research experience in subject recruitment, informed consent, understanding of IRB requirements, and following a research study protocol; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of study protocol to supervise, perform, and carry out study procedures.
• Ability to obtain informed consent and document the process according to policies of the UT IRB and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital.
• Knowledge of IRB and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships in multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain contact with enrolled families to facilitate follow-up.
• Acquire skill in creating/editing online case report forms in REDCap (with training) and enter and maintain data integrity.
• General computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.
• Plans and monitors the recruitment timetable in collaboration with the PI; submits weekly recruitment numbers/results to the PI.
• Reviews consents and data collected for study subjects for each study visit.
• Creates and maintains study logs for effective trial management; troubleshoots patient management problems/scheduling conflicts, etc. for assigned project(s).
• Devises and implements protocols and data gathering methods.
• Conducts protocol specific patient visits.
• Reviews and maintains source documentation and case report forms for completion and ensures confidentiality of subject records.
• Oversees the study lab specimens are collected/sent in an appropriate manner.
• Collects nasal swabs from study subjects.
• Submits orders for supplies of assigned projects.
• Complies with the Clinical Trials Unit Manual of Procedures (MOP).
• Communicates with St. Jude study coordinators regarding IRB related issues.
• Gathers information for chart reviews, site visits, etc. as needed and distributes requested information appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Plans and monitors the recruitment timetable in collaboration with the PI; submits weekly recruitment numbers/results to the PI.
• Reviews consents and data collected for study subjects for each study visit.
• Creates and maintains study logs for effective trial management; troubleshoots patient management problems/scheduling conflicts, etc. for assigned project(s).
• Devises and implements protocols and data gathering methods.
• Conducts protocol specific patient visits.
• Reviews and maintains source documentation and case report forms for completion and ensures confidentiality of subject records.
• Oversees the study lab specimens are collected/sent in an appropriate manner.
• Collects nasal swabs from study subjects.
• Submits orders for supplies of assigned projects.
• Complies with the Clinical Trials Unit Manual of Procedures (MOP).
• Communicates with St. Jude study coordinators regarding IRB related issues.
• Gathers information for chart reviews, site visits, etc. as needed and distributes requested information appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.