Job Description Summary
Directs and manages the design of the Sickle Cell Research program. Follows up with daily implementation of current projects including the Sickle Cell Registry and REAL Answers projects and oversees all administrative tasks for the Sickle Cell Research activities.
Interprets policies and collects data from participants EMR following all rules administered by RTI, a centralized Data Coordination Agency for all sites across the nation. Recommends revisions to existing procedures, in particular, data collection procedures; assesses the accuracy and effectiveness of the tasks assigned to the Research Coordinator. When applicable, implements policy, procedure or rule changes. Informs the co-PI’s about issues in participant enrollment, survey administration and data collection procedures; may advise co-PI about appropriate action to take. Participates in the management decision-making process. Responds to requests for information about Sickle Cell Disease and gives project updates from employees, the public and the media.”
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-07
Pay Range
56,210.00 - 80,105.00 - 104,000.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
Directs and manages the design of the Sickle Cell Research program. Follows up with daily implementation of current projects including the Sickle Cell Registry and REAL Answers projects and oversees all administrative tasks for the Sickle Cell Research activities.
Interprets policies and collects data from participants EMR following all rules administered by RTI, a centralized Data Coordination Agency for all sites across the nation. Recommends revisions to existing procedures, in particular, data collection procedures; assesses the accuracy and effectiveness of the tasks assigned to the Research Coordinator. When applicable, implements policy, procedure or rule changes. Informs the co-PI’s about issues in participant enrollment, survey administration and data collection procedures; may advise co-PI about appropriate action to take. Participates in the management decision-making process. Responds to requests for information about Sickle Cell Disease and gives project updates from employees, the public and the media.”
Job Duties:
20% Dissemination 1. Prepare and design sickle cell educational materials, including input from individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), existing research and providers, for patients, community and other stakeholders, in both REAL Answers and SCDICII research projects 2. Prepare dissemination plans for research results from both projects, to include multiple interpersonal and mediated communication platforms (essential).
20% Manage daily and ongoing project duties, including 1. Review all materials created for the enrollment and consent process to ensure they are updated as needed for IRB compliance; 2. Plan and monitor recruitment efforts to meet study enrollment criteria and goals. 3. Create timely and accurate off-study forms and prepare and submit adverse event reports to IRB 4. Lead perparation of NHLBI reporting (e.g. RPPR, MAP, etc.) and submit for review to PI 4. Conduct fiscal responsibilities including, but not limited to, procurement (travel arrangements, room reservation, catering, acquisition of and delivery of patient and provider incentives for ED Project participation, printing and copying) and placing supply and equipment orders.5. Review workload, determine priorities and workflow for staff and student interns.
15% Participant recruitment--Monitor timelines to Recruit, screen and enroll patient participants, including 1. Contacting individuals to offer additional enrollment opportunities, as needed 2. Create plan for providing regular follow-up with participants to ensure they are completing follow-up surveys and implement plan 3. Create contact lists and methods for offering individuals with sickle cell disease the opportunity to participate in this National Registry study 3. Develop informed consent process and obtain participant consent and HIPAA release, either in person or via the REDCap system. 4. Develop and maintain all databases and logs to keep current 5. Participate in weekly multisite meetings, preparing reports detailing past week activities and presenting plans for upcoming week. 5. Provide guidance and training for use of the REDCap system to improve processes and create systems that allow efficient and safe data collection and storage.
15% Coordinate and lead monthly collaborative research group meetings, including identifying and bringing in researchers and providers from across campus, scheduling, creating agendas and minutes, and manage collaborative writing projects and publication of papers using SCDICII and REAL Answers data.
15% Direct and participate in community outreach activities, including organizing, scheduling, coordinating with other MUSC departments, scheduling volunteers, providing health screenings and counseling, creating information/education materials for use in community outreach.
10% Publications: Assist with reports, presentations, and manuscripts covering IR projects and other iSCENSC study findings, editing for intellectual content, grammar, and typos, and formatting according to authorship guidelines for submission to peer reviewed journals. (essential).
5% Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and three years relevant program experience.
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
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