Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

**This position may require you to travel to neighboring Houston HCA Hospitals when needed**

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols; serving as a liaison with local investigators and research personnel; and acting as a central resource for assigned research projects. The individual in this role offers a significant contribution to the development of processes, tools, and training necessary to maintain site compliance and patient safety.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
• Demonstrate ability to fulfill responsibilities and duties of the CRC Level I and II
• Assist with training CRC Level I and II personnel
• Act as a role model to peers

Clinical Research Operations:
• Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols
• Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor
• Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable
• Coordinate schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout
• Coordinate submission and approval for the Site's Facility Review Committee, if applicable
• Provide awareness of research protocols to appropriate site-level personnel, including physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and administrators
• Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)
• Accurately perform/calculate and documents the BSA, mRS, NIHSS, STS risk score, or any other approved CRC task, as needed per protocol
• Document all patient, staff, and sponsor correspondence, including follow-up encounters, adverse events, interventions, pharmacy dispensations, and patient phone calls
• Ensure follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements
• Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP
• Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately • Support study team in mitigating risks and optimizing site compliance

Site Development:
• Work with site personnel and local investigators to assess site feasibility and performance
• Regularly meet with physicians and administrators, when applicable, to assess study performance and investigator satisfaction
• Collaborate with other departments (non-invasive, finance, laboratory, etc.) to develop and implement processes in support of the research activities
• Assist with providing a research update during Site Administrative meetings (Section meetings, Site Service Line meetings, etc.)
• Able to guide research team members on the management of non-compliant data and/or study activities

Reporting and Analysis:
• Monitor patient enrollment at the site through weekly reports, and reports results to Supervisor
• Facilitate continuing education and training to investigators, as applicable

Education:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• 1+ years of relevant experience required
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP or CCRP) preferred

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Clinical Research Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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