Research Coordinator II - Neurosurgery

About the role

We are looking to hire a Research Coordinator II to help with studies of traumatic brain injury at Ben Taub Hospital. The position will involve enrollment of patients with traumatic brain injury into research studies funded by NIH, DoD or other funding sources. The patients will be evaluated in the emergency room or neurosurgery ICU at Ben Taub Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients with traumatic brain injury to determine eligibility for ongoing research studies that involve evaluating blood based biomarkers, ICU treatment strategies for brain injury, neuroprotective drug treatments.
• Determines if patients are able to consent for themselves. If not, finds appropriate LAR to consent.
• Explains studies to patient or LAR and obtains consent.
• Collects study data regarding demographics, nature and severity of the brain injury, and symptoms related to the injury.
• Enters study data into research database.
• Draws blood samples via venipuncture or through existing venous catheter and processes the samples per the study procedures.
• Maintains regulatory documents for ongoing studies.
• Keeps in touch with patient after hospital discharge to minimize lost to follow-up and arranges follow-up study visits.
• Obtains MRI imaging and performs neuropsychological outcome testing during follow-up visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in a research or health care setting.
• Experience or training in an emergency room or ICU setting.
• Fluency in Spanish

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.