Recruitment Coordinator
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Position Purpose
The OpenRecordings research team is pleased to invite applications to join our exciting and supportive research team in the position of Recruitment Coordinator. The Recruitment Coordinator will play a key role in the recruitment and assessments for several federally funded clinical trials. More specifically, the Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for planning and managing participant recruitment and data collection, data cleaning quality checks, mostly by phone and email, also in-person as needed, assisting with the maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials and the trial Manual of Operations (MOP), coordination of participant recruitment and data collection. The Recruitment Coordinator will work primarily in an office setting but may need to assist with data collection in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Medical Center, Dartmouth Health Heater Road, Lebanon, Dartmouth Health Manchester, and Alice Peck Day Hospital, Lebanon. This position requires travel between study sites and Dartmouth College (10% – 20% time).
Our projects are funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute. The Research Assistant will be part of the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH) at Dartmouth College and will work under the direct supervision of Project Manager Susan Tarczewski and PI Dr. Paul Barr.
Our team is deeply committed to work – life balance. Flexible remote working days are available and opportunities for further professional development are also available.
Description
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 2-3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- One year to three years of experience in health care or human services research coordination.
- Strong understanding of research procedures in healthcare settings.
- Meticulous attention to detail organized, efficient, and able to handle competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
- Data management and tracking
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with conducting clinical trials.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jamie Ibey
Department Contact Phone Number 646.7080
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Susan Tarczewski, Project Manager
Department Contacts Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities Description Research Responsibilities
- Reporting and Communication: Provides updates on study recruitment, safety events, data queries, and study supplies to the Project Director.
- Study Management: Communicates with the Principal Investigators, Research Coordinators at other sites and Research Assistants, regarding study operations, achievement of study goals, participant recruitment targets, and follow-up retention rates.
- Participant Recruitment: Recruits and screens patients for study eligibility, completing necessary questionnaires, assessments, and paperwork.
- Participant Consent: Thoroughly explains the study, reviews all study materials with participants, and obtains informed consent.
- Research Visits: Assist with the conduct of research interviews via telephone and in-person with participants. Assist with participant study visits, including scheduling, coordination with other study team members, and documentation.
- Participant Tracking: Tracks participant flow through the study at all sites and updates tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner in REDCap. Contact participants to schedule them for study visits.
- Data Collection and Integrity: Reviews entered data, resolves data queries, and obtains missing information. Documents all data accurately and according to protocol. Confirms that all data entry is complete and correct.
- Documentation: Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations. Assures that participant and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.
- Assures that Federal guidelines and requirements are met, and all work is completed in accordance with human subject research Good Clinical Practice.
- Problem Resolution: Identifies, responds to, and participates in the resolution of potential and actual problems in study operations and participant activities.
- Protocol Compliance: Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, and participant research visits.
- Project operations: Aids with overall project operations, as needed.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Description Communication/Presentation
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants, clinicians, and research staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to foster inclusiveness and diversity though interactions and communications with others.
- Effectively communicates study protocol and research goals to CTBH affiliates, study sites, and other partners.
- Contributes to and works well with the CTBH team.
- Properly represents CTBH and Dartmouth College in all aspects of employment and associated duties.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description Miscellaneous
- Participates in on-going training and keep abreast of developments in the field.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 10%
