Clinical Research Coordinator II, Neurosurgery

Clinical Research Coordinator II - Neurosurgery Department

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with limited supervision to coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination, however, may conduct data management in smaller departments on an as-needed basis. Collects and ensures quality control of clinical or basic research data in support of multiple and/or complex research studies.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field
• Experience 2 years clinical research experience. May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

• Previous experience coordinating industry clinical trials for investigational devices or experimental drugs
• Experience working with FDA IDE(s) or IND(s)
• Initial IRB submission or amendment experience
• Experience working with WCG or other centralized IRB’s
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus.

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study (non-clinical and clinical procedures). Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinates regulatory documentation for research studies that includes maintaining information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies.
• Coordinates and schedules procedures as per research study. A non-licensed coordinator may pend study order sets with oversight by PI.
• Screens, recruits, enrolls and follows subjects according to research protocol guidelines (non-clinical and clinical procedures). May also assist with the consent processes.
• Maintains and coordinates data collection information required for each study that may also include developing CRF’s (case report form) or data collection tools.
• Assists in developing and implementing research studies, may include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conducts research procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of service.
• May assist the PI on the fiscal management of the trial including budget preparation.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• Coordinates data management and collection for national (larger/more complex) research studies or multiple research studies at a given time.
• Serves as primary liaison/lead in preparing annual reports for federal, state, and/or local agencies on assigned studies.
• Prepares protocols for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission. May also submit amendments and continuing review documents.
• Provides in-service training to all study team members and…