Pediatric Trauma Research Coordinator

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As an expert clinical researcher the Trauma Research Coordinator promotes quality trauma care through the coordination and continual development of the research and education components in collaboration with the Trauma Research Director and the entire Trauma Coordination Team and other applicable stakeholders . Promotes advancement of research and innovation in trauma and acute care through advancement and organization of the research program at the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center. The Trauma Research Coordinator will coordinate and assist with all aspects trauma related research for both the adult and pediatric trauma services at the organizational, regional, state and/or national level(s). Collaborates with trauma program leadership to ensure compliance with the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Trauma Designation regulations, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) standards in relation to maintaining trauma verification in regards to research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Science, Healthcare, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field. 
2. Certified Professional (ACRP-CP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or obtain within three years of hire. 
3.  Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 
EXPERIENCE: 
1. One (1) year experience in related research field, public health, or epidemiology. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s degree in Nursing, Science, Healthcare, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field.
2. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Personnel (ACRP).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists researchers with gaining access to available software and systems to facilitate the research process. 
2. Assists with the development and refinement of research questions and hypotheses. 
3. Coordinates site monitoring visits with study sponsors in collaboration with regulatory personnel.  Ensures that all documentation/information is adequately prepared and coordinates the clinical protocols and investigations within our organization as well as multi-center/multiple-institutional studies/protocols. 
4. Coordinates the distribution of the Annual Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center Trauma Research Grant by announcing the opening of the application process, receiving the applications and completing initial review, submitting applications to the review committee, and coordinates awarding of the grant to the recipients. 
5. Participates in the trauma center Performance Improvement Process, injury prevention and outreach events, and day to day clinical operations as necessary to identify opportunities for research.
6. Prepares, submits, and maintains research protocols to the IRB complying with federal, state, and institutional review board guidelines governing the use of human subjects.
7. Conducts literature searches, reviews pertinent journals, abstracts and other literature, abstracts data from the trauma registry related to research protocols and investigations to stay up to date on relevant research.
8. Collaborates with all relevant personnel to provide study-related education, scheduling of relevant procedures and coordination of other study related tasks this includes collaboration with other investigators, internal and external to enhance regional, state and national  participation.
9. Maintains study records and uses standard case report forms where study dictates and submits bi-annual reports on approved protocols for the IRB for re-approval and continued participation or study closure as well as assist study investigators with timely and appropriate reporting of adverse events to the institutional review board, study sponsor, and other relevant review personnel.
10. Develops and maintains all pertinent documentation relevant to a study, such as IRB forms, data collection, and consents in a manner compliant with all regulations and HIPPA.
11. Actively participates in patient enrollment in studies including obtaining informed consent. And ensures compliance with ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

12. Provides quality assurance for the clinical protocols and investigations and assures compliance with approved study protocol. Reviews all protocol deviations, missing or lost data. Communicates all protocol deviations to the IRB, Principal Investigator and other departmental representatives as applicable.
13. Applies in-depth knowledge of research to analyze the data results from clinical protocols and investigations. Assesses validity of research data.
14. Reviews collected research data to provide statistical analysis and summary. 
15 . Explores opportunities for trauma-related research publications and presentations as well as assists in the preparation of the clinical protocol/investigation results for presentation/publication and assists the Principal Investigator in the development of the scientific paper.
16. Explores and evaluates opportunities for federal, state, private and institutional funding. Seeks out and identifies internal and external sources of research funding.
17. Assists in the writing and submission of a grant applications/proposals. Coordinates activities associated with receiving funding, and assists with managing budget and financial reports for research projects when appropriate.
18. Ensures adequate documentation of research committee activities. Prepares all research and physician CME documentation to be presented as evidence during re-verification/ designation reviews.  
19. Prepares and provides monthly summary on all projects in the monthly research meetings and provides input and planning of state scientific meetings for Trauma.
20. Trains and supervises research staff/team members as needed.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+ lbs as well as sitting for extended periods of time. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. In-house position, standard office environment that may be a shared space. 
2. Travel required. 
3. Working closely with others, working protracted or irregular hours, working around biohazards, working around infectious diseases, working with electrical hazards/equipment. 
 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proven ability to function independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple ongoing or recurrent tasks and be result oriented. 
2. Must possess tactful communication skills to be able to converse with staff, physicians, patients, families/caregivers, visitors, government agencies, outside facilities/agencies and the public. 
3. Strong organizational skills and diligence with the ability to work as an active team member under potentially tight timelines. 

4. Knowledge and ability to use various computer programs including but not limited to electronic medical record, Microsoft programs, Teams, database management systems. 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

52 WVUH Nursing Trauma Coordination

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.