Clinical
Research Coordinator
General Description Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies.
Responsibilities include collection, compilation, documentation and analysis
of clinical research data.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement procedures to collect data from patient charts,
medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other
sources. Coordinate patient care within the multi-disciplinary team. Act
as a specialists/resource person; provide support, recommendations and advice
to all personnel involved with the study.
Participation in various study procedures that may include:
- Obtaining blood, tissue or other specimens for laboratory analysis
- EKG, echocardiogram, exercise treadmill testing, monitoring devices
- Cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
Ensure compliance with
protocol guidelines and requirements of the institutional review board (IRB)
and FDA regulations. Responsible for preparation of IRB documents:
- Submission of clinical trial protocols, amendments and study modifications
- Reporting of serious adverse events
- Annual reports
- Study closure
Data collection responsibilities:
- Maintain clinical trial regulatory files
- Maintain computer, paper and filing systems for the recording, updating
and reporting of data
- Preparation of study documents (screening and enrollment records,
case report forms and queries)
Ensures patient/subject/participant safety. Actively exercises the patient
advocacy role by implementing the ongoing process of informed consent and
ensuring patient's confidentiality and autonomy is maintained.
Ensures that the subject fulfills the inclusion/exclusion criteria to enter
the study. Monitors for outcomes/endpoints related to the clinical protocol
procedures.
Evaluate and interpret collected data in conjunction with the principal
investigator (s) as appropriate; prepare presentations or written reports
and analyses. Assist the principal investigator in developing plans for
research projects and collaborate on the preparation of manuscripts for
publication.
Participate in clinical research education by ensuring all personnel associated
with the implementation of clinical trials are adequately educated to the
disease process, protocol requirements, special procedures, therapeutic
treatment and technological devices through group or individual education
meetings.
Maintain study budget and financial records, if required.
- Negotiate study budget and site costs by ensuring that the cost for
all study tests/procedures are adequate and included in the study agreement.
- Manage budgets effectively
- Ensure trials are maintained within the study budget and accurate
payments are received
- Ensure that ancillary departments are paid for services provided
| Qualifications |
| Education:
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- Graduation
from an accredited degree program in a clinical field such as
Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician's Assistant
(PA) or Pharmacist; or
- Completion
of an allied health degree (e.g. Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic
Technology or Licensed Practical Nurse) and a minimum of five
years clinical and/or research experience; or
- Completion
of a bachelor's degree and three to five years clinical and/or
research experience.
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| Experience: |
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Three
to five years clinical research experience is recommended or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience. |
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: |
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Competent
in computer skills for word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel, e-mail
and Internet.
Customer focused through building rapport, demonstrating empathy,
patience and respect. Delivering service that meets customer's needs.
Team focused by respecting others, being flexible, fair and willing
to compromise when dealing with team members.
Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills. Able to consistently
meet deadlines and manage workload.
Actively engage in best practice principles in the delivery of quality
services. Identifies areas for improvement.
Continuous personal development and learning. Maintaining up-to-date
knowledge by reviewing journals and scientific literature, attending
conferences and meetings. |
Nuclear Cardiology Technician (full or part time)
If interested, please call 602-363-1658 or send resume and salary history
to info@cardiostem.com
Echocardiogram and Vascular Ultrasound Technician (full or part time)
If interested, please call 602-363-1658 or send resume and salary history
to info@cardiostem.com
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