Clinical Research Coordinator I (Time-Limited) - Anesthesiology

About the Role

The research coordinator for this position supports the study protocol related to the THRIVE study, a six-month time-limited position. The primary aims of this trial are to determine whether patients undergoing surgery have a superior quality of recovery after receiving one of two anesthetics, INVA or TIVA, and whether TIVA confers no more than a small increased risk of intraoperative awareness than INVA. The study is funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and involves collecting data, testing the use of wearable devices, and smart device applications.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages all phases of the study/protocol, ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines and regulatory agency requirements.
• Establishes record-keeping systems and makes assessments of participants’ progress in the study.
• Analyzes, investigates, and reports adverse events, deciding when to notify physicians, stop participant inclusion, or adjust protocols.
• Serves as a liaison with the funding or sponsoring agency.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants, determines eligibility, and develops informed consent packets.
• Explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns.
• Administers/scores tests and evaluates lab and clinical assessments to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements, including scheduling and facilitating participant compliance.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data, prepares reports, and provides recommendations.
• Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.

Working Conditions

Patient care setting. Typically sitting at a desk or table, using office equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient.

Skills

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Protocols
• Communication
• Computer Systems
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Research Support

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, family care resources, and adult care support.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families (up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years).

Location: ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours: 40
Grade: C09
Salary Range: $49,200.00 - $73,800.00 / Annually