Research Coordinator I - Emergency Medicine

Summary

Coordinates day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

 

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Job Duties

• Interview, screen and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database.  May perform venipuncture (blood draws), EKGs/ECG’s and obtain vital signs on study participants.
• May collect, process, ship and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree. 
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience working in a professional or clinical environment.
• EMT experience.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience with specimen processing.

 

 

 

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.