Clinical Research Coordinator – Cardiovascular

About Vitalief

Vitalief is a trusted partner to Sponsors, CROs, and Sites across the research and clinical trials landscape. By blending deep subject matter expertise with strong business acumen, we deliver Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions that empower organizations to do more with less, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and accelerating breakthroughs that ultimately benefit patients.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join Vitalief as a full-time employee with comprehensive benefits. This role will support cardiovascular clinical trials conducted at community hospital sites and outpatient cardiology clinics in Rahway, New Jersey, as part of large pharmaceutical and device-sponsored studies. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience as a CRC, along with strong attention to detail, a genuine interest in cardiovascular research, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a proactive, self-starting individual who can effectively manage patient-facing responsibilities while ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and specific cardiovascular diagnostic procedures (such as ECGs, Holter monitoring, and echocardiograms). The CRC will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), often a cardiologist, and site leadership to support the successful execution of the study, which may include drug therapies, implantable devices, or interventional procedures.

WHY VITALIEF?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to scientific advancements that directly improve patient lives in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
• People-First Culture: Thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, and robust healthcare options.
• Work Location: On-site (normal business hours Monday through Friday) in Rahway, NJ.
• Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 (depending on experience level).
  
  

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day clinical trial activities across sites in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to support study oversight, patient eligibility review, safety reporting, and protocol adherence for cardiovascular trials.
• Identify, screen, and consent eligible patients for participation in cardiovascular studies, including those involving acute cardiac events or chronic heart conditions.
• Schedule and manage patient visits, ensuring protocol compliance and timely completion of study procedures such as ECGs, vital signs monitoring, and blood draws.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study participants, including meeting patients during visits and conducting follow-up communications.
• Accurately collect, document, and maintain study data in source documents and electronic systems (e.g., EDC, CTMS).
• Extract relevant clinical data from Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically focusing on cardiology reports, cardiac catheterization results, and echocardiogram findings.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment in compliance with protocol and laboratory requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, site staff, cardiac cath lab personnel, and sponsor representatives to ensure smooth study conduct.
• Monitor patient safety and report adverse events per protocol and regulatory guidelines, with a strong understanding of cardiovascular-specific safety reporting.
• Maintain regulatory binders and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Support monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as needed.
• Manage device accountability for trials involving implantable cardiovascular devices or wearables (e.g., Holter monitors).
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (healthcare, life sciences, or related field preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Prior experience working as a CRC in an Academic Medical Center (AMC) or community hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular, cardiology, or vascular research studies is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular medical terminology and procedures (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms, Holter monitors, cardiac catheterization).
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player; Self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to other hospital locations local to Rahway, NJ.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs. Some travel to hospital locations local to Rahway, NJ.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.