Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible
for supporting multiple projects under supervision of Clinical Trial Manager
which may include clinical research protocols, gathering patient data via
methods specified in the study protocol, study reports. This position ensures
accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study
volunteers.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs.
- Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up.
- Transports blood and tissue samples. Processes and packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Ensures accurate regulatory filing.
- Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines.
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation.
- Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- Bachelors Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
- One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
- Research setting preferred
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* NA
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Exhibits good listening skills
- Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
- Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
- Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
- *Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and
Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic
Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the
clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new
technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston
Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation
with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the
Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M; University Intercollegiate School
of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing
medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000
trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research
education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research
programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new
scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full
cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and
development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute
supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in
extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal
Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Traineeship, Work experience placement,