Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Pool/PRN

The Center for Environment Climate and Health at National Jewish Health is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator for the Healthy Homes Project a study aimed at improving indoor air quality and respiratory health in Denver families. In partnership with Energy Outreach Colorado and the Denver Healthy Homes Program this role supports a research study evaluating how home renovations air purifiers and education impact family health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants for the study consent completion and collaboration with project team members
• Coordinate and conduct three in-home visits with participating families in the Denver area
• Operate and place small air monitoring devices to measure indoor and outdoor air quality
• Administer health and housing questionnaires and collect medical data such as blood pressure blood specimens and spirometry
• Communicate effectively with participating households and community partners
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data quality and protocol compliance throughout the study

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation dedicated to advancing research care and education in respiratory and related diseases since 1899. As an academic medical center located in Denver Colorado National Jewish Health has been pioneering life-changing care for over 125 years. The Healthy Homes Project exemplifies the institutions commitment to improving health outcomes through community partnerships and environmental health research.

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will work with a preceptor to learn the regulations guidelines and institutional policies that govern the proper conduct of research at National Jewish Health and learn to manage the operational aspects of clinical research.

Essential Duties

1. Learns and applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice HIPAA regulations CRS Standard Operating Procedures applicable NJH Policies and Procedures and FDA NIH OHRP ICH guidelines as applicable.
2. Masters all study materials including but not limited to protocols informed consent forms and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
3. Learns and performs study-related processes procedures and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies and NJH competency requirements.
4. Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records and if applicable dispensation and accountability of investigational product.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures processes requirements or cultures.
3. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
4. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
5. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patients safety satisfaction and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain their confidence.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

Less than 10%

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education:Bachelors degree required
2. Work Experience:Clinical research or clinical experience preferred
3. Special Training Certification or Licensure:BLS required within one month of training required within one month of hire.

Salary Range:$21.50 - $25.50

Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.