Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Clinical Research Coordinator ensures that all study activity is in accordance with guidelines, instructions and specifications outlined in the research protocol.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and abstracts data from medical record charts to screen patients based on inclusion/exclusion criteria.

2. Recruits, screens, and obtains consent from program participants.

3. Enters patient information into clinical research database and maintains patient information in research database to ensure proper research accounting.

4. Assures compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.

5. Collects, manages, and maintains patient and laboratory data for clinical research studies.

6. Coordinates collection and shipment of required specimens for protocol if applicable.

7. Identifies problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols.

8. Promotes use of open and available clinical studies to appropriate health care providers and venues.

9. Participates in audits of assigned protocols.

10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to an Associate degree in nursing or other medical related area, plus two (2) years related medical experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Analytical mindset and attention to detail. Enthusiasm for learning is required as is participation in educating patients and other personnel to the research process.