Clinical Research Coordinator - Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
About the Job
The Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery is one of the largest divisions within the Department of Surgery, comprised of a team of dedicated faculty in support of OHSU as a Level 1 trauma center. Our trauma surgeons provide expert care to the most seriously injured patients in the state, instruct future generations of trauma surgeons, and conduct research into improving and advancing the treatment of trauma patients. Its surgical critical care fellowship program sponsors four fellows each year.
This position is responsible for screening and recruitment of study subjects, scheduling and completion of study visits based on protocols, data entry, and monitoring of study compliance relating to the human subjects committee, the federal government, and study sponsors. Other responsibilities include working with nursing staff and physicians to ensure protocol compliance, obtaining research specimens for laboratory analysis, reviewing patient charts for collecting data for prospective and retrospective studies.
Function/Duties of Position:- Subject screening and recruitment – determines subject eligibility and obtains informed consent when required. Lead coordinator on active projects (ensure training for colleagues).
- Schedule and complete study appointments with subjects based on study protocol.
- Accurate and efficient data accrual and case report form completion.
- Accurately run Thrombelastography tests and provide results to providers.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field OR
Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience
Proficient knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel; strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; meticulous detail to data and study procedures; ability to prioritize work demands and trouble shoot; ability to work independently in a multi-task environment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Phlebotomy