Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiovascular Medicine
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine. This role involves assisting with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants, recruiting and enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating patients and families about the study. The coordinator will also manage patient appointments and procedures, process biological samples, administer and evaluate testing, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and document and report any unfavorable responses. Additionally, the role supports data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis, generates reports, ensures data validity, and maintains compliance with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations. The position also assists with coordinating external quality assurance reviews and contributes to the development of new research protocols and study goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Requires successful completion of a background check.
- Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Experience or knowledge in cardiac disease preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
- Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired.
- Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols.
- Assist with assessing patient records to identify eligible participants.
- Recruit, interview, and enroll patients into clinical studies.
- Obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
- Educate patients and families on the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
- Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
- Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing or questionnaires.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notify appropriate clinical professionals.
- Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
- Evaluate patients for compliance related to protocol.
- Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
- Generate reports and review to ensure data validity.
- Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
- Assist with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews.
- Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contribute to the establishment of study goals.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
