Req #: 242768 Department: DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE Appointing Department Web Address: https://em.uw.edu/ Job Location Detail: Full-time; in-person Posting Date: 01/21/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 01/28/2025 Salary: $4,054 - $7,500 per month Limited Recruitment: **Open to UW Employees only** Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. **The Department of Emergency Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to join their team.** The Department of Emergency Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator to participate in clinical research at Harborview Medical Center (HMC). The Research Coordinator will coordinate and perform work in support of clinical and health services research in EMS. Research projects will cover a wide range of clinical pathways with a focus on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, traumatic injuries, strokes, prehospital whole blood, advanced airway management, and opioids. The research coordinator will work in a team environment that includes faculty, fellows, medical students, and other key stakeholders within Seattle Fire Department and the University of Washington’s Paramedic Training program. This position requires research experience. The team must have confidence in the processes used and the work products of this individual. They also must be able to rely on his/her/their ability to move projects forward with professionalism, accuracy, and timeliness. This individual must have a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Data Collection Activities: (45%) + Perform data collection and data entry process; prepare summary reports and regular updates and perform periodic quality checks to ensure the integrity of the data collected + Assist with development and maintenance of research databases. + Contribute to development of study protocol and evaluation metrics. + Analyze collected data for accuracy.Human subject research activities (30%) + Recruit, screen and consent participants or legal representative. + Facilitate timely enrollment of study participants and explanation of research procedures to participants. + Ensure informed consent forms from participants and participant family members have been obtained. + Ensure Federal and State Regulatory compliance including HIPAA. + Actively contribute writing IRB applications/modifications for complex research protocols. + Maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary in collaboration with Clinical Research Manager. + Serve as primary point of contact for research participant recruitment, scheduling and questions about studies.Other Research, Funding and Publication Activities: (25%) + Provide project support to keep activities within scope, timeline, and budget; track project milestones and identify opportunities for knowledge sharing. + Prepare and maintain study materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). + Draft and edit manuscripts and grant proposals; prepare materials for meetings and workshops. + Complete literature reviews relating to ongoing research. + Serve as research contact for UW research collaborators and outside collaborators. + Attend necessary meetings and conferences for ongoing research projects + Assist with onboarding new hourly Research Assistants as needed **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s Degree in health or science-related field and at least one year of related work experience. _Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration._ **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills + Well-honed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines + Ability to work with colleagues in a way that enhances collaboration and team building + Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite + Experience with analysis and statistical skills + Experience using REDCap or other database software + Previous experience in a research environment **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Proficiency in statistical analysis software + Prior EMS experience **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.