Clinical Research Coordinator I
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine has an opportunity for a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) for 8 hours per week.
The CRC will provide support for ongoing NIH-funded studies to better understand long-term outcomes after pediatric critical illness and to evaluate physical and pulmonary function after pediatric lung disease.
The CRC will screen patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Seattle Children's Hospital to determine eligibility, and will approach and enroll eligible patients and families including explaining study procedures and obtaining informed consent. The CRC will conduct interviews with enrolled families according to the established protocol, and assist families in responding to paper or electronic questionnaires. The CRC will perform in-person portable pulmonary function assessments at hospital discharge and 3 months post-discharge, including via home visit. The CRC will maintain a database of enrolled participants and will contact families to conduct follow-up interviews and questionnaires. The CRC will work under the direction of the study Principal Investigator.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Use the electronic medical record to screen prospective participants to determine eligibility
- Approach eligible patients and families in the PICU of Seattle Children's Hospital to introduce the studies and enroll participants
- Review and explain consent forms and questionnaires with prospective participants
- Conduct in-person interviews in the PICU with enrolled participants
- Conduct in-person portable pulmonary function testing
- Contact participants via email, text, mail, or phone to administer follow-up interviews following the child's PICU admission
- Maintain accurate and complete data records for all subjects studied
- Comply with established IRB protocols
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as specified by the IRB
- Maintain confidentiality of participant record
- Able to conduct occasional home visits using a Seattle Children's provided vehicle
- Able to work effectively in an intensive care unit setting with critically ill children
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience in research or a related field/setting.
Confirmed proficiency in a second language via successful completion of a language assessment may be required for certain departments.
Required Credentials
Current Driver's license from the state of residence may be required for certain departments.
Preferred
- Prior experience in clinical research
- Experience with REDCap databases
Compensation Range
$29.16 - $43.73 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website [click to reveal website link].
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