PROJECT COORDINATOR - ORTHOPEDICS Research

  Location: Geisinger Medical Center Hospital

Work Schedule: Days

Work Type: FULL TIME

Hiring Manager: Teresa Swenson

Recruiter: Phyllis Scott

 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director, Research and Clinical Operations for Orthopaedic Surgery, this position is responsible for oversight of clinical research projects including implementation protocol development, project planning, team management, project tracking, and data collection and assisting in the creation of final reports and publications.

Secondary responsibilities include assisting with the development and management of new projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administration:
*a. Works with experienced project managers, research coordinators, and clinical researchers to implement funded studies.
*b. Monitors study budgets.
*c. Ensures adherence to federal or other regulatory requirements (i.e. IRB).

2. Study Implementation:
*a. Assists in the development, implementation and management of protocols for funded projects.
*b. Under supervision, implements a project plan and provides overall project management, including management of the study team, progress tracking and reporting, quality control, recruitment and research support staff training and management.
*c. Coordinates all research project-related activities to meet project goals and milestones, based on study design.

3. Communication:
*a. Communicates resource needs, issues, project status and milestones met to project team and project leader.
*b. Develops and delivers study specific material (e.g. tracking logs, templates, monitoring tools, study binders, process manuals).
c. Aids in preparation of final reports and manuscripts for publication.
*d. Handles sensitive project issues and provides resolution.

4. Science and analysis:
*a. Coordinates with the data analyst in managing data and implementing quality control procedures.
b. Under the direction of the Research Investigator, contributes to preparation of grant applications.

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

*Denotes essential job functions.

 

 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates ability to influence colleagues to meet demanding project timelines.

Demonstrates experience with software (word-processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheet required; some experience with SAS preferred).

Demonstrates organizational skills applicable (applied) to research.

Demonstrates ability to coordinate and be accountable for multiple tasks.

Demonstrates competence in written, oral and electronic communication skills
(interpersonal communication and technological effectiveness competencies).

Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrates excellent documentation and communication skills.

Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates strong familiarity with relational database concepts and software development concepts.

Demonstrates the ability to lead others, assign workload, organize projects, prioritize the work of others, and resolve problems that arise.

Demonstrates the ability to prepare project plans, estimate cost and time appropriately and assist with budgets and planning

Demonstrates the ability to learn independently. Must be able to handle on-call situations and be available 24 hours a day while serving on-call.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with applicable project coordination/research assistant experience required (in a science-related field with medical or clinical research focus with minimum one year applicable experience in project coordination/research assistant position(s) required.)

Master's degree in Public Health or related field and experience with a medical or clinical research focus preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

  

Geisinger Health System is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record, and the development of innovative care models such as ProvenHealth Navigator® and ProvenCare®. As one of the nation’s largest rural health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 48 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 23,500 employees, including a 1,200-member multi-specialty group practice, nine hospital campuses, two research centers and a 467,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $7.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. The health system and the health plan have repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service.

 

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.