Respiratory Care Research Coordinator; Intermittent

Position: Respiratory Care Research Coordinator (Intermittent)

Job Description

School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a Respiratory Care Research Coordinator (Intermittent) (Respiratory Care Lead (NE H NI CNU))

The Spirometry 360 research team provides methodological spirometry expertise to clinical and study teams, including virtual spirometry coaching, over reading and grading, and training to facilitate optimal spirometry implementation. The Spirometry 360 Respiratory Care Research Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of research protocols while ensuring research projects are conducted in compliance with federal regulations, institutional/departmental guidelines, and other regulatory standards.

The research team primarily supports studies on pediatric and adult asthma and other respiratory conditions. An ideal candidate is an independent worker who is comfortable working in a team setting.

This position is fully remote and requires the ability to manage multiple, and often changing, priorities and timelines, and frequent communication with the project team regarding the status of assigned tasks and any issues that may arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory and research protocol adherence.
• Development of process and workflows.
• General research support.

Regulatory and Research Protocol Adherence (45%)

• Conduct research activities in accordance with applicable institutional/departmental guidelines, federal regulations, and principles.
• Overread spirometry tests and record grades into research data portals in accordance with national standards (e.g., American Thoracic Society) and study protocols.
• Provide virtual spirometry coaching to study participants as outlined in study protocol.
• Report any protocol deviations or concerns to program director to ensure research quality.

Development of Processes and Workflows (40%)

• Contribute to the development of workflows and protocols for data collection, including synchronous spirometry coaching, over reading, logistics, and data reporting.
• Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods.
• Ensure consistent updates are communicated between team and research partners.

General research support (15%)

• instructions on home spirometry maneuvers to practitioners, coordinators, participants and caregivers.
• Attend Spirometry 360 team meetings, meetings with research collaborators and external vendors, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND eighteen months of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Legal Requirement

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (Registered Respiratory Therapist – RRT) by the State of Washington.

Additional Requirements

• Two years of experience coaching and reading spirometry maneuvers.
• Human Subjects Protection training (e.g., CITI) and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification, current at time of hire or completed prior to start. Training must be maintained per sponsor/IRB requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or active state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience working within clinical setting.
• Pediatric spirometry experience.
• Research experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage relationships and interact with a wide range of researchers, clinicians, and research participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency with audio/visual conference software, e.g. Zoom.

Conditions of Employment

• Typical hours occur between 9am and 6pm
• The schedule may require occasional prearranged hours outside of business hours due to the nature of global spirometry testing.
• Local travel, within Western Washington State, may be required 1-2 times annually.
• This is a permanent position, albeit on an intermittent basis, as work becomes available.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$40.98 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$58.60 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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