Respiratory Care Research Coordinator (Intermittent)

Job Description

School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a Respiratory Care Research Coordinator (Intermittent) (Respiratory Care Lead (NE H NI CNU)

The Spirometry 360 research team provides methodological spirometry expertise to clinical and study teams including virtual spirometry coaching overreading and grading and training to facilitate optimal spirometry implementation. The Spirometry 360 Respiratory Care Research Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of research protocols while ensuring research projects are conducted in compliance with federal regulations institutional/departmental guidelines and other regulatory standards. The research team primarily supports studies on pediatric and adult asthma and other respiratory conditions. An ideal candidate is an independent worker who is comfortable working in a team setting.

This position is fully remote and requires the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and timelines and frequent communication with the project team regarding the status of assigned tasks and any issues that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory and research protocol adherence.
• Development of process and workflows.
• General research support.

Regulatory and Research Protocol Adherence (45%):

• Conduct research activities in accordance with applicable institutional/departmental guidelines federal regulations and principles.
• Overread spirometry tests and record grades into research data portals in accordance with national standards (e.g. American Thoracic Society) and study protocols.
• Provide virtual spirometry coaching to study participants as outlined in study protocol.
• Report any protocol deviations or concerns to program director to ensure research quality.

Development of Processes and Workflows (40%):

• Contribute to the development of workflows and protocols for data collection including synchronous spirometry coaching overreading logistics and data reporting.
• Assist with creating and performing quality assessment and improvement methods.
• Ensure consistent updates are communicated between team and research partners.

General research support (15%):

• Provide instructions on home spirometry maneuvers to practitioners coordinators participants and caregivers.
• Attend Spirometry 360 team meetings meetings with research collaborators and external vendors as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND eighteen months of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Legal Requirement

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT) by the State of Washington.

Additional Requirements:

• Two years of experience coaching and reading spirometry maneuvers.
• Human Subjects Protection training (e.g. CITI) and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification current at time of hire or completed prior to start. Training must be maintained per sponsor/IRB requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or active state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience working within clinical setting.
• Pediatric spirometry experience.
• Research experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage relationships and interact with a wide range of researchers clinicians and research participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency with audio/visual conference software e.g. Zoom.

Conditions of Employment

• Typical hours occur between 9am and 6pm
• The schedule may require occasional prearranged hours outside of business hours due to the nature of global spirometry testing.
• Local travel within Western Washington State may be required 1-2 times annually.
• This is a permanent position albeit on an intermittent basis as work becomes available.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.