National Research Coordinator

• Facility
  * National Jewish Health
  - Main Campus
• Department Clinical Research Unit
• Schedule
  - Shift
  - Hours Full Time
  - Day Shift
• Job Category Clinical Research
• Work Setting:
  Hybrid (2 days/week remote)

Functions as a traveling research coordinator to clinical centers across the United States working with local research teams or independently to develop, implement and coordinate clinical research. This position will perform diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of study specific protocol. Travel to other clinical centers across the United States throughout the calendar year will be required.

• Daily logging and reporting of activities.
• Organizational skills related to travel, including but not limited to: booking/securing travel arrangements, saving all travel related receipts, and submitting receipts for reimbursement.
• Well versed in Good Clinical Practices, Food and Drug Administration Rules and Regulations, NIH guidelines, HIPAA regulations and ICH guidelines in relation to clinical trials.
• Become familiar with institution Policy and Procedures for National Jewish Health and each institution that he/she travels to.
• Is fully knowledgeable with the purpose and the details of study protocol in which he/she will be involved through review of the consent, protocol and IRB submission documents, avoiding deviations from the protocol.
• Works well as a member of the clinical research team with positive and timely written and verbal communication, including sharing information up, down and laterally.
• Exhibits positive behaviors interacting with colleagues and study subjects, sets a tone for effective communication at each new site.
• Recruits and interviews prospective subjects for the clinical study, consistently meeting or exceeding goals.
• Familiarizes potential subjects with the details of the study through phone contacts and personal interviews. Schedules subject participation in research, coordinating availability of necessary space, laboratory and physician support.
• Properly dispenses study medication under the direction of the Principal Investigator and/or Sub-investigators.
• Assures compliance with protocol, completion of necessary records, and scheduling of monitoring and subject visits.
• Is familiar with all records required for each study, reviews records after each visit for completeness and accuracy.
• Transfers source documentation into Case Report Form (CRF) within 24 hours of subject visit.
• Maintains patient NJH and clinical research files, including updating medical history, allergies and concomitant medications on an ongoing basis.
• Shows initiative to identify and implement ways to improve their job and surroundings.
• Seeks supervision appropriately. Plans work in a manner that allows adequate completion of all tasks. Follows through on assignments in a timely manner.
• May be called upon to perform the following specific tests and procedures, including others not listed: a) spirometry and other pulmonary function tests, b) electrocardiogram, c) blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and temperature measurements d) phlebotomy and specimen processing, e) data collection and formatting into Excel, as necessary.
• Demonstrates accuracy in all details, is able to record and report properly in patient records all pertinent information.
• Performs subject competencies (including age-specific competencies) as identified through the departmental competency program. Maintains compliance for training for specific tests and procedures, as needed per NJH policy and study protocol.
• Implements care and services that recognize age-specific needs and issues for customers served. Performs as a back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.
• Demonstrates adherence to…