Emergency Medicine Researcher (8 hrs/wk)

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Emergency Medicine Researcher (8 hrs/wk)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Admin ER UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

8

Job Description

Make a Difference Through Clinical Research

Are you passionate about advancing patient care through research? As a Clinical Research Coordinator I , you’ll be at the center of meaningful clinical studies that help shape the future of healthcare. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with investigators, research participants, and sponsors while ensuring studies are conducted ethically, accurately, and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

If you enjoy balancing organization, collaboration, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this could be the right next step in your research career.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies from start-up through close-out, including participant screening, recruitment, and visit scheduling

• Ensure all research activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and institutional policies

• Maintain complete and accurate study documentation, including regulatory files, informed consent and privacy forms, IRB approvals, source documents, drug accountability logs, and case report forms

• Partner with investigators to prepare and submit protocols, amendments, safety reports, and continuing reviews to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

• Serve as a key liaison between investigators, research participants, sponsors, institutional departments, the IRB, and Privacy Board

• Support study start-up activities and collaborate with internal departments to prepare sites for new protocols

• Manage test article accountability and ensure all study labs and procedures are ordered appropriately to support participant safety

• Assist with the financial coordination of clinical trials in collaboration with investigators and management

• Contribute to marketing and recruitment efforts for new and ongoing clinical trials

• Safeguard participant confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy and compliance regulations

• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, staff safety, and cultural diversity through daily work and professional conduct

• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies and participate in required compliance and training activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in allied health medical field, another related field

• Ability to prioritize and complete several tasks/projects simultaneously in strict accordance with regulations, policies, and study protocol

• Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills, analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Organization/time management skills and project management skills

• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of personal computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year clinical research experience

• Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (by either the Association for Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates)

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Protection of Human Subjects and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, International Conference of Harmonization Guidelines, and the HIPAA Privacy Rule as it impacts clinical research

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be part of research that directly impacts patient outcomes

• Work closely with experienced investigators and multidisciplinary teams

• Build expertise across the full lifecycle of clinical trials

• Grow your career in a collaborative, regulated healthcare environment

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

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