Requisition ID:  116058

Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a Research Program Coordinator whose duties and responsibilities are related to research in the MR Division of the Department of Radiology. The incumbent must display professionalism, communicate effectively to others and function as a team member. For patient recruitment tasks, the Research Program Coordinator will function under the direction and guidance of the PI or other senior staff. The Research Program Coordinator must be competent and provide a safe, clean, orderly and comfortable environment for the Radiology research patient.


Major Responsibilities:

  • Integrate the day-to-day activities with other members of the research team to carry out the study.
  • Screen the medical records of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research through the Johns Hopkins electronic medical records.
  • Contact participants to conduct telephone screening to determine eligibility for enrollment.
  • Coordinate scheduling of participants with senior staff.
  • Coordinate car service for the subjects, when applicable.
  • Submit required paperwork so that laboratory tests and other research procedures related to the protocol can be completed, as scheduled.
  • Administer detailed cognitive and a brief neurological assessment in person.
  • Complete scoring of cognitive, neurologic, and psychiatric assessments according to standard protocols.
  • Assist subjects to exam room and prepares subjects for examination and/or research procedures. Prepares the examination or treatment areas before, during and after patient use.
  • Complete clinical summaries and neuropsychological summaries for each participant based on standard procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date documentation on all subjects.
  • Enter data in electronic database and checks data entry for accuracy.
  • Ability to anticipate daily changes in schedule, maintaining a smooth patient flow.
  • Follow up with the participants for any adverse events.
  • Develop protocols for study, working with PI and other senior staff.
  • Provide background and does other research to educate on subject matter.
  • Recommendschanges to protocol operations to get to end goal.
  • Serve as department liaison with collaborators and multiple research laboratories both in-house and third-party.
  • Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio hazardous materials.
  • Operate equipment, e.g. computer, as directed by the PI or other senior staff.
  • Recognize emergency situations, implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines.
  • Document task performed accurately.
  • Obtain and provide health information for research subject use as requested by the PI or other senior staff.
  • Participate in skill development and training through in-service programs to enhance knowledge level and to ensure mastery of patient care procedures.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Rad MR Research 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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