What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Baton Rouge General?
Be part of a mission-driven team advancing healthcare through research and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented clinical research coordinator to support clinical research activities through effective protocol management and patient-centered care. This role is responsible for implementing clinical study requirements, coordinating research activities, and ensuring the safety, rights, and well-being of study participants. The research coordinator will provide operational, regulatory, and administrative support for clinical research studies, including participant coordination, data and document management, protocol compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Protocol Management
- Participate in planning and implementation of clinical research protocols
- Conduct protocol feasibility assessments
- Screen patients for eligibility and review diagnostic results
- Educate patients and guide them through the informed consent process
- Enroll eligible participants into clinical trials
- Coordinate study-related appointments, treatments, and follow-ups
- Ensure accurate data collection, processing, and documentation per protocol
- Monitor and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and study outcomes
- Maintain complete and compliant source documentation
Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure timely submission of regulatory documents to sponsors and review boards
- Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and organizational policies
- Uphold all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in research conduct
Collaboration & Problem Solving
- Educate and support hospital staff on study-specific procedures
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, sponsors, and stakeholders
- Apply critical thinking to resolve clinical and operational challenges