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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Research Coordinator

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


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Work ShiftDay

Work Day(s)Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time8:30 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Develops, implements, and supports the research process by assisting investigators in study design, completion of the approval process, and management of data specific to the subspecialty of involvement. Proactively supports the efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

One year of research experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirementPreferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health or Biological SciencesEducation

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program or relevant experience in lieu of educationCertification Summary

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if role requires patient contactARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar within 30 days of employment if role requires specimen acquisitionCollaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to researchGood computer skills including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel)Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goalsGood communication, organization, and interpersonal skillsGood working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiorsJob Responsibilities

Develops, conducts, and facilitates research protocols.

Supports investigators in writing study protocols.Performs participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.Completes data management activities and ensures data integrity.Assists in the development and completion of source documents and case report forms.Participates in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.Monitors compliance throughout all study activities and engages compliance oversight as needed.Directs patient interaction to conduct research protocols.Obtains informed consent by following policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.Schedules study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.Administers various research surveys in accordance with research study requirements.Completes research-only testing as required and applicable per study and system requirements, including electrocardiograms.Performs phlebotomy if trained to do so.Provides research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.Completes documentation as needed within the medical record.Manages all regulatory processes related to clinical research activities.

Completes Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.Maintains all licensure, certification, and system education requirements for role.Maintains all regulatory documents.Assist with facilitating grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials.Assist with supporting Principal Investigator in study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.Completes research administrative duties according to Children's policies regarding Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, patient care invoice accuracy.Participates in education activities to support specific research activities and primary role at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.Completes departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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Research