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:
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Completion of a bachelor's degree and three to five years clinical and/or research experience.
Experience: Three to five years clinical research experience is recommended or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
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.

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