Patient Recruitment and Data Specialist - Takashima Lab (Hiring Immediately)

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 qualification of patients for research studies.

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for 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 performs general administrative

duties supporting the study.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), drafts various communications with the Sponsor andor regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
• May conduct in-services to floor nursesphysicians; assists in precepting 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 towards improvement of department score for turnoverretentionemployee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings.
• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in the pre-site visit and site initiation visits; coordinates study initiation.

Obtains Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.

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

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares Institutional Research Board (IRB) documents under the direction of the PI, assists with answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval;

documents IRB approval and contract approval.

Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy, including participant records;

assists with the quality assurance process. 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.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists PI andor research nurse in the 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 of 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 businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Four years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) within 1 year OR
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) within 1 year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of handling challengingdifficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and

Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic

Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the

clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new

technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston

Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation

with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the

Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M; University Intercollegiate School

of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing

medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000

trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research

education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research

programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new

scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full

cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and

development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute

supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in

extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston

Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination

against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with

Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a

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