Research Coordinator - Surgery

Position: Research Coordinator I - Surgery

At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day activities of research protocols and assessing patient qualification for research studies. The role ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Two years’ research experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

(none specified)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform essential functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers in a manner consistent with customer service focus.
• Sufficient in clinical and research data entry.
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills.

Essential Functions People Essential Functions

• Conduct screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility.
• Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a dynamic, team‑focused work unit that helps others achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborate with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s).
• Provide contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

Service Essential Functions

• Respond promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries, and requests for information and coordinate appropriate follow‑up calls and/or appointments.
• Schedule research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x‑rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Compile patient information, process, document and enter accurate information in source documents, case report forms, electronic data capture portals and clinical trial management system following established procedures.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Maintain records for clinical study and regulatory documents.
• Under direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician, capture and report adverse events (A/E) or serious adverse events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.
• Assist management with research records and regulatory maintenance.

Finance Essential Functions

• Use resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluate and report on inventory levels. Self‑motivate to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Maintain inventory of supplies necessary for the study.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Maintain working knowledge of the research process and conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follow ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Seek opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Complete and update My Development plan on an ongoing basis.

Supplemental Requirements Work Attire

• Uniform:
  No
• Scrubs:
  Yes
• Business professional:
  No
• Other (department approved):
  Yes

On‑Call

Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events) regardless of selection below. On Call:
No.

Travel

• Travel specifications may vary by department.
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area:
  No.
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area:
  No.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type:

Full‑time Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.

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