Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of numerous clinical studies in the Texas Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. Responsibilities include screening, enrolling, and conducting follow-up assessments with research participants; supporting families through the entire research process; monitoring data collection and data quality; evaluating effectiveness of various recruitment strategies; and performing all study related activities in accordance with IRB guidelines and ethical practices. This is an onsite position. Patient interaction and interaction with other employees is required.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screens and recruit participants for clinical studies; explains all processes and procedures to potential participants, as well as risks and benefits of participation.
• Supports families with study registration, either in person or virtually/remotely.
• Corresponds with participants as needed throughout the study to answer questions, resolve problems, and provide support.
• Schedules research participants for study-related procedures.
• Uses research functions within the electronic medical record (Epic) to effectively identify and recruit potential participants.
• Conducts literature searches and summarized information in appropriate formats for presentation, publication and/or grant submissions.
• Collects, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens, according to procedures outlined in the study protocol.
• Works alongside the principle investigator to complete IRB protocols, modifications, and continuing reviews.
• Presents updates on study progress, recruitment strategies, and other study-related efforts to providers, hospital administrators, and the study sponsor. May travel for investigator meetings associated with the clinical trial, and other outreach opportunities.
• Cooperates in discussions during weekly team meetings and network conference calls.
• Volunteers to assist other team members with overflow duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Comfortable calling families by phone, explaining all aspects of the study, and answering questions • Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management
• Experience with electronic health records but not required
• English/Spanish bilingual