Research Coordinator- Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator develops, implements, and supports research processes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The role assists investigators with study design, approval processes, and management of research data, and supports safe patient care and a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The coordinator facilitates clinical research protocols, manages participant activities and study visits, collects and documents study data and specimens, and supports regulatory, administrative, and financial processes. The position also works with investigators, sponsors, participants, and ancillary departments to support compliant and effective research studies.

Requirements

One year of research experience; required experience may be substituted with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration-related program, or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to research.
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment if the role requires patient contact.
ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances or similar certification within 30 days of employment if the role requires specimen acquisition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and facilitate research protocols.
Support investigators in writing study protocols.
Perform participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
Coordinate study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
Maintain equipment and supply resources for research studies.
Complete data management activities and ensure data integrity.
Assist with developing and completing source documents and case report forms.
Participate in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.
Monitor compliance throughout study activities and engage compliance oversight as needed.
Direct patient interaction to conduct research protocols.
Obtain informed consent in accordance with policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
Schedule study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.
Administer research surveys according to study requirements.
Complete research-only testing as required and applicable, including electrocardiograms.
Perform phlebotomy if trained to do so.
Provide research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.
Complete documentation as needed within the medical record.
Manage regulatory processes related to clinical research activities.
Complete Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, system education, and regulatory documents.
Assist with grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials.
Assist the Principal Investigator with study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.
Complete research administrative duties according to Children’s policies, including Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, and patient care invoice accuracy.
Participate in education activities supporting research activities and the primary role.
May participate in departmental policy and quality projects.
Complete departmental, system-wide, and study-specific education as required.