Research Coordinator II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7150795 (Ref:16013-en_US)

Posted: May 27, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Research Coordinator II coordinates day-to-day activities of research protocols for two projects including Iron Deficiency and Brain Development in Youth with Internalizing Disorders, and Examining the Skeletal Effects of Psychostimulants. Protocols will include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants which will be both children and adults. The position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

Job Duties

  • Interviews, screen and recruits psychiatrically ill children and adult patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participants and parents regarding the research study.
  • Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. May perform Venipuncture (blood draws), EKGs/ECG’s and obtain vital signs on study participants.
  • Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and saliva samples to extract DNA according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
  • Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
  • Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for both research studies in electronic medical record system (EPIC).
  • Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
  • Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
  • Corresponds with patient throughout study.
  • Orders supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the use of structured interviews to assess psychiatrically ill children, adolescents, and adults, particularly the LIFE and DISC.
  • Experience in the use of rating scales designed for children and young adults.
  • Experience in processing blood and saliva samples to extract DNA.
  • Experience working with electronic medical record system (EPIC).

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7150795 (Ref:16013-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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