TI Clinical Research Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) supports the vision of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, the Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI), and OHSU Health to provide state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding staff to advance treatments for cardiovascular diseases. The KCVI and OHSU Health collaborate to support clinical research and bring the future of cardiovascular care to the present. The CTU provides inpatient trial opportunities and procedural care on the OHSU main campus, while the clinic, located on the South waterfront, supports the complex care initiative and Healthcare mission's priorities. Our unit provides the physical infrastructure to perform pharmacological and medical device trials, including those requiring infusions, genetic trials, device implants, and cutting-edge imaging. The Knight Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Research Assistant II (Assistant Coordinator) is responsible for various duties related to clinical trials. They will assist study coordinators in supporting patient visits, aid in data collection and entry for the sponsor, and coordinate patient travel to ensure study subjects can attend their appointments. This position will primarily support the Cardiomyopathy research team within the division of Cardiology, with potential reassignment of secondary duties to support other sections within the Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Trials Unit and Knight Cardiovascular Institute. This is an onsite role with limited hybrid opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
Proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications (e.g., MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities.
Possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Must be able to travel to all KCVI worksite locations, including potentially using the tram numerous times each day.
Will work with human biological samples, including samples which may contain infectious disease.
Research assistant Coordinator may be expected to travel to conferences, new study meetings.
Clinical Research Assistant Coordinator is required to use Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, masks, etc.) as required to maintain a safe and healthy clinical research environment.
Additional safety training may be required to work in clinical research.
Position requires ability to focus in a busy cubicle environment with multiple distractions.
Position requires successful completion of BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with coursework in Science
At least one year general office experience
Knowledge of cardiology.
Managing Access database or similar database.
Microsoft office, medical terminology, analytical skills, trouble shooting skills.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
BLS

Responsibilities

Promotes the mission of the Knight Cardiovascular Institute through Professional Standards of timely Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, Integrity, and Problem-Solving.
Responsible for various aspects of clinical trial operations from site initiation visit to closeout, ensuring appropriate conduct of protocols to meet FDA guidelines.
Works in collaboration with the study coordinator to maintain and file regulatory and study documents of active trials to meet study requirements.
Creates a weekly task list of outstanding items for review to ensure data entry to EDC is captured within obligatory time frames.
Collects and transcribes all laboratory and imaging data with guidance from the coordinator as needed.
Enters visit data into central data repositories (eCRIS, internal subject trackers, etc.).
Addresses all imaging and laboratory queries in sponsor ERT.
Maintains laboratory reporting and signature requests from the PI.
Responsible for elements of patient visits including planning visit activities and scheduling participant appointments.
Takes point on patient scheduling.
Coordinates patient travel.
Prepares necessary documents prior to the visit.
Communicates with patients regarding scheduled appointments.
Collaborates with ancillary departments to ensure patients receive timely ECHO’s, Imaging, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight) or other study-related tasks as needed.
Independently provides follow-up for subjects who are no longer receiving treatment via phone calls or clinic visits.
Works with monitoring groups to ensure all data is captured as per protocol.
Assists Clinical Trial Leadership, coordinators, or Principal Investigator with other research-related projects and administrative/office-related duties as needed.
Assists manager and coordinator as needed in supporting sponsor visits (e.g., proctoring visits, monitoring, site initiation, etc.).