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Research Coordinator II - Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator II position is responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining the qualification of patients for research studies. The role operates with minimal supervision, ensuring accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants; gathering patient data for clinical research activities via methods specified in the study protocol; and performing general administrative duties supporting the study.

People Essential Functions

Drafts communications with the Sponsor and/or regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.

Conducts in‑services to floor nurses/physicians; assists in pre‑cepting new clinical research staff and educating other research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.

Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently; uses peer‑to‑peer accountability toward improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.

Service Essential Functions

Participates in PI meetings.

Schedules, coordinates, and participates in pre‑site and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation.

Obtains informed consent from study participants and documents appropriately.

Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy per training and competence; monitors participants' labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

Prepares Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents under PI direction, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.

Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process and adheres to internal controls established for the department.

Finance Essential Functions

Assists with the budget development and Medicare coverage analysis.

Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship; manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

Assists PI and/or research nurse in planning and design of source documents for protocol.

Assists in developing procedures for laboratory collection and storage.

Incorporates directions from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocols when reviewing patient eligibility; assists in eliciting relevant data from sources outside the hospital.

Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business or 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

Four years of research experience

Licenses and Certifications – Required

None

Licenses and Certifications – Preferred

CCRC – Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP)

CCRP – Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing assessments and performance evaluations.

Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English as required for tasks impacting patient or employee safety or security.

Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers with a customer‑service focus and positive language principles.

Works independently and handles challenging or difficult situations.

Demonstrates sound judgment and above‑average analytical skills.

Supplemental Requirements Work attire: Scrubs required; other department‑approved attire allowed. No uniform or business‑professional attire required.

On‑Call Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disasters, severe weather events) regardless of selection below.

Travel

Travel may vary by department; no travel within or outside Houston Metropolitan area required.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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