Market Range: 08
Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028
The Research Coordinator 1 recruits young children with a first acute respiratory virus infection (RSV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza) in the Emergency Department and inpatient floors at Le Bonheur. This position approaches prospective subjects, discuss study with parents/guardians, and obtains informed consent. This position will create and maintain a database for the storage of patient information as enter and check data in the database.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of research experience in subject recruitment, informed consent, understanding of IRB requirements, and following a research study protocol; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of study protocol to supervise, perform, and carry out study procedures.
- Ability to obtain informed consent and document the process according to policies of the UT IRB and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital.
- Knowledge of IRB and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships in multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain contact with enrolled families to facilitate follow-up.
- Acquire skill in creating/editing online case report forms in REDCap (with training) and enter and maintain data integrity.
- General computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.
