Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Asst. CRC)

Evolution Research Group•Miami, FL

24d

About The Position

ERG is the largest independent clinical research site services company focused on special populations and is the market leader in CNS.  With 18 wholly owned clinical sites, we conduct in-patient and out-patient phase I-IV clinical research studies. Our mission is to provide the highest quality execution of clinical trials in all clinical research phases aimed at helping sponsor companies to get their life saving or life enhancing drugs to market as quickly and safely as possible.  The Assistant Coordinator participates in clinical research studies conducted by the Clinical Research Coordinator. They assist and perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

Requirements

Professional Licensure, Registration and/or Certification in a clinical or allied health field is required with a minimum of one-year clinical research experience.
BLS and/or ACLS, phlebotomy and injections certifications preferred but not required
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, are required
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Nice To Haves

BLS and/or ACLS, phlebotomy and injections certifications preferred but not required
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure study data is collected following plan of care, guidelines and identified group resources
Serve in rotation with assistant clinical coordinators and clinical research coordinators
Serve as liaison between assigned clinical research coordinator and all clinical departments
Participate in collaborative team efforts with other departments
Discuss and administer Informed Consent Form
Check and ensure that procedure areas are properly stocked with study supplies and equipment (i.e. blood tubes, kits, study flowsheets, ECG machines, BP cuffs, etc.)
Assist assigned Clinical Research Coordinator review study schedules to ensure that study procedures are properly staffed
Assist assigned Clinical Research Coordinator with the creation and/or review of study flowsheets to ensure study is conducted according to protocol requirements
Anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues
Reads and understands each protocol in which she/he is involve
Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies
Performs all other duties as assigned
Support adverse event reporting and informed consent administration
Notify staff of abnormal results or incidents
Ensure participant comfort and readiness for procedures
Set up supplies and procedure areas per protocol
Perform venipuncture, vital signs, ECG, and other assessments
Communicate with participants to explain procedures and gather data
Assist with patient care and emergency measures as needed
Attend study initiation meetings and perform study-related tasks
Provide high-quality care under pressure
Maintains necessary CEU’s for licensure, registration and/or certification
Actively participates on CPMI’s ongoing Quality Assurance Program, HIPAA and Compliance Programs
Keeps apprised of all new OSHA and GCP/ICH rules and regulations
Attends all appropriate team meetings regarding study protocols
Maintains skills in use of EKG machines, Holter hook-up and monitoring, diabetic monitoring and taking accurate vital signs
Reads and understands CPMI policy and procedures manuals, SOP manual and employee handbook