The Research Data Coordinator provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies.
This position is part time 30 hours a week benefit eligible.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Study recruitment and Data Collection:
* Maintains databases and data flow charts for research studies. Works with the PI, research team, and other research staff to compile and abstract data for research protocols. Screens, enrolls, and consents patients on low-risk studies. Completes study procedures primarily about data collection, including administration of questionnaires (in person, electronically, or over the phone/videoconference) and subject interviews as outlined in the protocol. Obtains physiological measurements, including objective physical performance measures. Is willing to receive phlebotomy training (if not already trained) and can collect blood samples from patients and family caregivers by performing venipunctures. Enters data collected during phone calls and study visits in the appropriate database per protocol-specific timelines and monitors participants’ retention and adherence to study procedures.
Research Participant Compensation:
* Delivers participant compensation according to study procedures. Maintain accurate written and electronic compensation records for monthly reconciliation. Monitors supply of compensation items and requests refill in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply for participant visits.
Regulatory and Quality Assurance and Communication /Planning:
* Maintains the essential (regulatory) documents for research protocols. Participates in reviewing the quality of research charts and data collected.
* Answers questions and corresponds with study participants via phone, email, mail, or text message. Mails or emails reminder letters and other participant-related correspondence. Communicates with PI, research team, medical team, and other study personnel through oral and written communication regarding project related issues and /or patient care issues. Follows up with participants as required and coordinates with medical team and interventionists as necessary. Schedules participant intervention sessions. Attends and participates weekly team meeting and discuss recruitment goals/status, protocol and/or procedural changes.
EDUCTION: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE: Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
Preferred: Recruiting participants. Bilingual in English / Spanish is a plus.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
