Clinical Trials Associate 1, Pediatric Neurology

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Organization:

Pediatric Neurology

Job Summary:

Are you looking for research experience before applying to Graduate, Medical or Nursing School? If so, please consider working with us on NIH-funded studies on sickle cell disease and youth with type 1 diabetes.

The Jordan lab in the Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is looking to fill an opening for a full-time paid position. If you are interested in children’s health and looking for ways to better prepare for graduate, medical or nursing school, then consider becoming part of a collaborative clinical research team under the supervision of Dr. Lori Jordan at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Division of Pediatric Neurology.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology or a Health-related field
• Experience working with children, teens, and families
• Must be someone who is approachable and personable

Preferred Qualifications and Criteria:
• Experience using statistical and survey software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SPSS, REDCap)
• Experience with human subjects research and pediatric patient populations
• This role is designed as a two-year position, with the possibility of extension based on mutual interest and organizational needs

This position will work on site at the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours; however research activities hours may occur beyond traditional business hours, so flexibility is a must.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Dr. Jordan’s multidisciplinary clinical research program focuses on improving pediatric stroke outcomes, stroke prevention, sickle cell disease, and studies of brain injury and cognitive function in children with chronic conditions such as congenital heart defects and type I diabetes. Dr. Jordan’s team uses advanced neuroimaging studies to identify children and young adults at highest risk of stroke or subtle brain injury related to sickle cell disease. Dr. Jordan co-leads clinical trials for stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease in Nigeria. In addition, Dr. Jordan and the Vanderbilt team enroll children in national and international pediatric stroke studies.

1. Assesses patient eligibility and recruits participants for approved studies (20%)

-Knowledgeable of protocols in order to determine specific criteria for eligibility or exclusion.

-Ensures participant consent/assent forms are completed.

-Reviews medical records to determine eligibility status.

2. Enters study participant data and follows study protocols (50%).

-Records all participant data essential to the study into REDCap databases.

-Follows study protocols for data collection and participant contact.

-Reports all adverse events according to VUMC and protocol guidelines.

-Creates REDCap reports as needed.

-Assists with monitoring compliance with protocol and regulations.

3. Ensures deadlines are met for study (20%)

- Checks clinic schedules for upcoming data collection

-Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure that data collection does not disrupt clinic flow.

-Prepares study materials for mailing (e.g., study binders, retention items).

-Attends weekly lab meetings and provides updates on participant’s status.

4. Escorts participants to study MRIs (20%).

-Calls or sends reminders for study MRIs.

-Sends MRI screening forms to participants.

-schedules or reschedules study MRIs.

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