Clinical Research Coordinator

Community Health Network•Royal Oak, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Network has an excellent opportunity available within their clinical research department. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and executing clinical research protocols in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and clinical research team. This role offers challenging work and meaningful advancement within Community Health Network.

Requirements

2 year / Associate Degree
Within three (3) years from hire, obtain Certifications/Licensures: (Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA - ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC-ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP-SoCRA))
Minimum of 2 years in a related field of healthcare

Nice To Haves

4 year / Bachelor's Degree
Previous experience in data abstraction is helpful

Responsibilities

Identifies and screens appropriate candidates for eligibility for research studies.
Obtains informed consent from eligible patients for a research study.
Maintains an effective data management system to track study participants and activities.
Collects data and completes case report forms and data queries as specified by the study protocol.
Prepares source documents for data collection.
Assists in identifying study related procedures for the project budget.
Attends Investigator and Coordinator Meetings as requested by the sponsor along with appropriate department, division and/or service line meetings.
Assists in determining facility, staff and supply needs required for set-up and implementation of a new study.
Prepares for and is present for sponsor representative site visits.
Serves as an educator and resource person for patients, family, staff and physicians.
Performs phlebotomy, ECG and other testing, as needed after trained.
Prepares and processes laboratory specimens for shipment according to study lab manual.
Reviews labs and ancillary tests; and reports results to Principal Investigator and appropriate personnel in timely manner.
Effectively problem solves and informs Manager and Principal Investigator when appropriate.
Communicates on a regular basis with the Investigators, Research Team, Hospital Staff, Monitor and other sponsor representatives to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Coordinates, implements and completes clinical research studies in accordance with protocol guidelines, GCP, ICH, local, state and federal standards.
Monitors adherence to protocols, and reports violations in a timely manner to the sponsor and the IRB.