Research Coordinator III RRT

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our team is looking to add a Research Coordinator III - Respiratory Therapist to support an expanding portfolio of clinical research studies led by Dr. Russell Bowler. You will join a multidisciplinary, talented team working on studies that impact future patient diagnoses and treatments. As a Research Coordinator, you will coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects of high workload and complexity, supporting multiple clinical studies simultaneously by coordinating participant visits, performing protocol-required respiratory testing procedures including Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), and ensuring compliance with Ohio licensure and study requirements. This role will allow respiratory assessments to be completed directly within the department, improving workflow efficiency, reducing scheduling delays, and supporting ongoing research focused on respiratory health, lung disease, and biomarker discovery while ensuring full protocol compliance. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
High School Diploma or GED and five years clinical research or related clinical experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or science field and three years clinical research or related clinical experience
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site
Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field
Research Experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team.
Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
Assist with preparation for audits and response to audits.
Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external constituents.
Assist with the development of training and educational material for assigned research protocols.
Provide and document education as needed.
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Assist PI with research study design and development of research protocol.
May assist with research project budget development.
May perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapist as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned