Summary

The Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers (TXCH) Research Coordinator III is responsible for implementing and coordinating the day to day activities, which include screening, enrollment and monitoring of research participants, of pediatric protocols on various oncology teams. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants. This specific Research Coordinator will work with several of the clinical research teams based on the needs of the department.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screen and recruits patients for therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies; performs the subject consent process for biology, procurement and registry studies; explains processes and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study. Attends patient visits as required by the protocol.
• Collects patient information through direct patient interviews, questionnaires and chart abstractions; processes documents and enters information into databases or case report forms.
• Maintains study subject files
• Assesses patient data for compliance and serious adverse event reporting, and initiate expeditious reviews of study data and source documentation with the Principal Investigator as warranted.
• Performs EKGs/ECG’s and obtain vital signs or other biometric information on study participants.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Collects, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol and SOPs.
• Maintains study records and regulatory documents 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 submit test results to appropriate party.
• Corresponds with internal and external patients throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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