Research Coordinator - Hospital for Special Surgery : Job Details

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Emp Status: Regular Full time

Work Shift: Not specified

Compensation Range: The base pay scale for this position is $54,000.00 - $82,125.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

Specific Duties:

The candidate will participate in all aspects of research management and quality assurance of data for the projects. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination ensuring efficient operations of larger as well as multiple sub-groups. This role will be expected to work in a collaborative environment across different disciplines to contribute to the advancement of the program and its research.

Contributes to all aspects of research:

• Protocol development
• Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process)
• The development and build of Clinical Research Forms
• Data collection
• Leads study initiation, creates Standard Operating Procedures for studies, and implements logistics
• Assures that research is done in an accurate, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Assisting with creating presentations, writing abstracts, and manuscripts
• Schedule and holds regular (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) meetings for study protocols.

Research Study Responsibilities:

The coordinator will provide basic support for new & ongoing related research studies. This includes but is not limited to screening, conducting informed consent process on low risk studies (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training), handling collection and processing of samples, and spearheading efforts to meet patient enrollment targets for research studies.

• Responsibilities associated with specific studies include but are not limited to; creation and update of enrollment/screening logs, drug tracking and dispensing, patient contact, administrative support (meetings/minutes/data entry), communication with multidisciplinary study staff, and support for Research Assistants (level 1)
• Patient contact can include but is not limited to patient transport, patient interview, study specific procedures (e.g. performing research related evaluations, tests, and applying & executing research specific equipment & protocols).
• The coordinator will be required to execute IRB and CRP submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, amendments, etc Ensures timeliness and accuracy of submissions and no lapses in approvals for the study.
• Research Coordinator will oversee databases and work closely with the Hospital's Analytic team.
• However, opportunities may arise which will also require the coordinator to enter the operating room for research purposes.
• Collaborates with the research team and research administration, as needed, to ensure that research subjects are treated in accordance with all mandated requirements. Ensures that standards regarding subject registration, protocol specific tests, and required documentation are adhered to. Reports deviations as appropriate and resolves issues when possible under the supervision of the ARJR Research Director.
• Performs literature reviews in preparation for investigator-initiated studies; assists PI with drafting protocols, abstracts, presentations and manuscripts as needed

Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of research data management.

The successful applicant for the position of Clinical Research Coordinator will be knowledgeable about technology related advancements in the Orthopaedic field. He or she must be an organized individual who is able to work autonomously to perform a variety of different tasks as well as have strong analytical and organization. He or she will be flexible, as the job description may evolve. The Research Coordinator will have access to the medical records of patients, and should appreciate this privilege, and maintain strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. The Research Coordinator will also have good interpersonal and communications skills, as he or she will be interfacing directly with patients and medical staff on a routine basis.

Years Of Experience Required: 2+ years of experience in clinical research.

Environmental Working Conditions: Indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

Hazards OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Education Required: Bachelors

Certifications/Licensure Preferred: CCRP or CCRC

Skills Required: MS Office

Skills Required: Excel is strongly desired; EDC, EMR (preferably EPIC)

Skills Preferred: Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Non-Discrimination Policy: Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.