Job Description

This role supports a school‑based suicide prevention study and will be certified to deliver evidence‑based programs, Signs of Suicide and Youth Aware of Mental Health, in middle and high schools across central and southeast Ohio. They will engage in intervention consultation, and coordinate study recruitment, consent, assessments, school‑partner support, scheduling, meeting support. Travel to school sites required. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Typical hours: Mon–Fri 8–4:30 with one 12–8:30 day weekly (subject to study needs).

Manages elements of a clinical study to meet all protocol obligations while following guidelines and standard operating procedures. Coordinates start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study, and study closure activities.

Essential Functions:

• Recruits, consents, and enrolls subjects according to ICH/GCP regulations, and subjects’ rights through institutional IRB, federal and state regulations, and departmental quality control guidelines. Answers questions, acts as a patient and family advocate, and participates in retention of enrolled research participants.
• Ensures that the subject meets inclusion and exclusion criteria. Alerts the investigator when safety is in jeopardy, there is a protocol deviation, or when the subject requests premature study termination.
• Collects and manages research data and subject information. Maintains accurate data collection of all study data. Conducts data and statistical analysis with supervision.
• Assists with maintaining regulatory binder and documents. Completes screening sheets and recruitment logs. Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules subject study visits.
• Conducts clinical interviews, in-person, virtually and over the phone. Examines past and collects current mental health history and behavior. Contacts appropriate Crisis Services when required by study protocol.

Education Requirement:

• BA/BS, required.
• Degree in social science, health or behavioral field, preferred.

Skills:

• Understanding of clinical research, preferred.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented and self-directive.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to actively participate as a team player.

Experience:

Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"