Academic Research Coordinator

Job Description

Join Our Innovative Team as an Academic Research Coordinator.

Are you passionate about advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes? At TriHealth, we are dedicated to conducting groundbreaking clinical trials with integrity, safety, and efficiency. As an Academic Research Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating multi-disciplinary research efforts, working closely with our expert team to bring innovative medical solutions to life. If you are a driven individual with a commitment to excellence in clinical research, we invite you to be a part of our mission to make a difference in healthcare.

Job Overview
Coordinates and manages all components required for a multi-disciplinary team approach to successfully participate in and complete clinical research trials at TriHealth. As an educator, consultant/liaison, and evaluator, the Academic Clinical Research Coordinator ensures clinical research trials are conducted with safety, integrity, and efficiency, adhering to good clinical practices. Responsibilities include working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study team to determine study design, perform literature searches, write protocols, and assess feasibility. Acts as the primary contact for own studies and liaises with internal and external customers, including external compounding pharmacies. Maintains study data, performs intermittent analysis, assists with study feasibility, presentation materials, and develops posters for presentation and/or manuscripts for publication. Develops preliminary study budgets and may work with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and process Continuing Medical Education (CME) applications. Responsible for marketing and networking, and adheres to the standard operating procedures of the TriHealth Hatton Research Institute.
Job Requirements
•  Bachelor's Degree in Science (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
•  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•  2-3 years of professional healthcare experience Job Responsibilities
•  Develops processes to facilitate the implementation of research protocols to provide effective and safe medical research to all subjects. Identifies potential and/or actual issues that may prohibit accurate implementation and initiates interventions to avoid protocol violations and/or unsafe practices.
•  Performs initial and ongoing evaluations of research subjects and implements care directed towards optimal outcomes. Plans and implements care for research subjects/families based on clinical consultation, standards of care, optimal outcomes, and protocol requirements. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted TriHealth standards. Appropriately documents in medical records.
•  Ensures compliance with IRB/FDA standards and deadlines, including notification of subject randomization and enrollment, completing progress reports, reporting all deaths and adverse events with study subjects, and facilitating communication between the study sponsor and TriHealth IRB.
•  Assesses potential subjects for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Maintains complete and thorough Case Report Forms using IRB and FDA standards. Supports hospital staff in complying with research protocols and minimizes impact on their workload. Responds accurately and promptly to all queries and maintains accurate and detailed follow-up schedules to meet regulatory time points. Maintains study data and performs intermittent analysis.
•  Works with the PI and study team to determine the correct study design, perform literature searches, write and develop protocols, and assess feasibility. Serves as the contact for all internal and external customers, including external compounding pharmacies, and maintains knowledge of external pharmaceutical regulations. Maintains study data, performs analysis, assists with presentation materials, and develops posters for presentation and/or manuscripts for publication. Develops preliminary study budgets and may work with the IACUC and process CME applications. Working Conditions
•  Climbing - Rarely
•  Concentrating - Frequently
•  Continuous Learning - Frequently
•  Hearing: Conversation - Occasionally
•  Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
•  Lifting
•  Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
•  Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
•  Pulling - Occasionally
•  Pushing - Occasionally
•  Reaching - Frequently
•  Reading - Frequently
•  Sitting - Frequently
•  Standing - Frequently
•  Stooping - Occasionally
•  Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
•  Color Vision - Frequently
•  Walking - Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

•  Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
•  Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
•  Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS

•  Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
•  Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
•  Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS

•  Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences
•  Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role
•  Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests
Value: ALWAYS

•  Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating
•  Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe
•  Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste
Engage: ALWAYS

•  Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions
•  Show courtesy and compassion to customers, team members, and the community