Research Data Coordinator - Clinical & Translational Research Center (Ctrc)

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Research Data Coordinator is to provide administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. Additionally, RDCs coordinate and gather patient data for research studies.
KEY FUNCTIONS

• To assist in the coordination of regulatory correspondence and protocol administration on all departmental clinical research.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration).
  • Complete forms and comply with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination.
  • Assist in coordinating and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies.
  • Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually for NCI studies).
  • Collect specimens as outlined in assigned protocols.
  • Maintain a system for controlling paper flow for protocols and related grants, to include setting up and maintaining reference file system.
  • Maintain and update protocol reference materials.
  • Assist in the preparation of scheduled status reports describing interim data, using the Patient Data Management System.
• To assist research nurses and other clinical research personnel with patient-related activities.
  • Answer and screen office phone calls effectively and professionally.
  • Pick up special blood or tissue specimens correctly and in a timely fashion and transport to appropriate locations, as specified by protocols..
  • Prepare tissue specimens correctly, as specified by protocols.
  • Pick up special blood or tissue specimens correctly and in a timely fashion and transport to appropriate
• To transfer patient information into the electronic database and case books.
  • Review medical records to extract data points.
  • Troubleshooting machines while contacting coordinator if issue is not able to be resolved.
  • Training others in each new EKG machine.
  • Monthly reconciliation of EKGs missed in ARMADA.
  • Answer queries from sponsors specific to EKGs.

CORE VALUES
Caring: By our words and actions we demonstrate caring toward everyone.

• We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients, their loved ones and our colleagues.
• We are respectful and courteous to each other and practice cultural humility.
• We promote and reward teamwork and inclusion.

Integrity: We work together with professionalism to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve in all that we do.

• We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our work - decisions and data - and for practicing our values and ethics.
• We advocate for diversity and equity for our workforce, for those we serve and for our community.
• We communicate frequently, honestly, openly and responsibly.

Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge from different perspectives.

• We encourage continuous learning, seeking out information and new ideas.
• We team with each other to identify and resolve problems.
• We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.

Safety: We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.

• We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
• We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
• We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.

Stewardship: We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial and environmental - entrusted to us.

• We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
• We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.
• We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html