Job Description
The Research Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Research Coordinator is a member of the investigative team conducting a study titled “Outcome Evaluation of a Structured Program of Deep Breathing and Arm Exercises. As the primary data collector for the research site, Coordinator must maintain a comprehensive knowledge of required data elements, comply with accepted standards for performing data collection, and implement data management and quality assurance procedures that ensure maintenance and submission of accurate, timely, complete, and reliable data.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for coordinating the process for obtaining informed consent and enrolling patients in the study through direct contact with patients, families and nursing staff.
- Check for new admissions and screen patients on participating units for inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Review medical records of study subjects.
- Obtain and document study measurements such as vital capacity, NIF, quantity of secretions, and length of stay.
- Teach patients and families deep breathing and arm exercises and monitor quantity and quality of exercise program.
- Teach nurses and respiratory therapists their roles in the study.
- Collaborate with nurses and respiratory therapists in caring for study patients.
- Maintain active and frequent communication with the principal investigator.
- Maintain study database.
- Support Principal Investigator, with analysis of data.
- Develop procedures to enhance the use of data for tracheostomy patients.
Qualifications
Required
- Baccalaureate degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be flexible with hours to accommodate patient recruitment.
- Strong computer skills including PC, Windows, and Microsoft Office Suite and email experience
- Strong medical terminology experience and ability to read medical records
Preferred
- Clinical research experience
- CITI Training
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
