RESEARCH COORDINATOR - TRAUMA

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

About the Role

This position supports all phases of the research process in support of Trauma and General Surgery research protocols, including protocol and manuscript development, data collection, patient follow-up and tracking, and data entry. The role advances the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) or higher in an appropriate discipline
• Desire to contribute to improved evidence-based practices for the care of traumatically injured patients
• Experience with medical terminology and a working knowledge of human anatomy
• Firm knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with statistical methods preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) at professional or better preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the research scientist to support the Trauma Medical Director and Surgical Residency Program Director in meeting the requirements of a Level I Trauma Center
• Collect data for prospective studies and conduct chart reviews or data extraction for retrospective studies using the EMR, registry queries, or database refinement
• Screen patients for eligibility, obtain consent, and provide necessary follow-up, including phone calls for study participation
• Assist the research scientist in preparing data for analysis, formatting, and completing study submissions for publication
• Compile IRB applications for PI-initiated studies, including literature review, data assimilation, and obtaining relevant signatures
• Ensure regulatory compliance by completing all relevant documents, including continuing review applications and reporting adverse events (or severe adverse events)
• Set up Methodist Dallas Medical Center or other system sites for study initiation, data collection, and execution, which may include travel to collaborate with coordinators at other sites
• Assume technical responsibilities for specimen collections, including blood samples, centrifugation, and shipping of samples
• Complete all applicable research billing in compliance with procedures
• Ensure all study documents are complete and records are retained per federal, state, and institutional standards