UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I- Emergency Medicine

Job Description Summary
Work with Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and manage a number of clinical trials (corporate and government) at MUSC. This position will direct coordination and implementation of a variety of clinical research projects, including recruitment, screening, data collection, and education of other staff on open protocols. The individual may participate in national meetings and executive conference calls as required by the specific studies.

Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant

Cost Center
CC000977 COM Emergency Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
University-05

Pay Range
38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Recruit study participants per study inclusion and exclusion criteria to meet study contract enrollment. Perform clinical assessments for human subjects as required by study protocol. Perform safety assessments to include vital signs, blood draws and lab processing, and other tests as required by the study protocols. Schedule study participants and research personnel for study visits in compliance with study protocol. 30%

Evaluate the effectiveness of research services based upon program objectives and determine ways to improve internal coordination of research and clinical workflow. Review and analyze reports. 15%

Screen appropriate patients in the Emergency Department and other clinics and inpatient units as directed for eligibility per inclusion and exclusion criteria per study protocol. 15%

Complete quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports as required by the National Institute of Health and other study sponsors. 10%

Manage costs, quality of care and outcomes by controlling supply use, by avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures. Maintain biospecimen sample integrity and storage. Ensure shipping of samples meets sponsor industry standards. 10%

Assist physicians in the development of research protocols and implementation of new research projects. 10%

Monitor and track enrollment for appropriate clinical trials. Perform data entry in CRF and eCRF as required by sponsor. 5%

Maintain appropriate certifications and training for CITI courses and MUSC internal requirements. Perform other duties as needed. 5%

Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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