Research Coordinator, NCH Research-1

Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Coordinator
• Hourly Pay Range: $24.86-$37.29/hour. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Research Manager, the Research Coordinator serves as a primary resource for assigned Cardiology clinical research studies at Endeavor Health- Northwest Community Hospital

What you will do:

• Coordinate and conduct multiple research projects from start to finish.
• Perform administrative duties related to budget prep, IRB approval, ongoing study maintenance, invoice creation and tracking, patient scheduling and tracking.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for single site and possible multi-location research studies within Endeavor Health.
• Administer compensation to research participants, if applicable, and in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Work with internal departments such as Laboratory Services, Pharmacy, Pathology and Radiology to collect required study specimens (i.e., tissue and/or blood) or imaging.
• Identify, recruit and enroll participants in the hospital/clinic setting. Obtain informed consent, collect and maintain data, perform physical evaluation (as defined by research protocol), collect and process biospecimens and/or collect imaging (as defined by research protocols).
• Ensures that all tests and treatments ordered/scheduled per protocol and abnormal results are assessed by Principal Investigator.
• Assist in the development of strategies and check-lists to efficiently and accurately complete studies and comply with study protocol and data entry requirements for each study.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the Principal Investigator in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document adverse events, and other appropriate information in required detail. Prioritize study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Documents all patient encounters in electronic medical record per NCH Policy. Completes data entry in study established Electronic Data Capture systems, resolves queries and adheres to protocol data management plan.
• Retains all research related records according to Federal regulations, guidelines and NCH policy.
• Links study patients to clinical trial and links appropriate visits, labs, imaging, and procedures to study in EPIC.
• Communicates opportunities to open applicable, appropriate studies to Principal Investigator and Research Manager.
• Completes all required training, and ensures study staff has current training. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a medical field or equivalent on the job training. Masters preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of research experience as a research study assistant, research study coordinator or a combination of both
• Certification: Research certification SOCRA or CCRP preferred or must be attained after 2 years of employment in research position

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options,
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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