Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiovascular Medicine

About the role

To coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols.
• Recruit, interview and enroll patients.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure consent process is administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Educate patients and families on the purpose, goals, and processes of clinical studies.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol.
• Participate in the collection, processing, and evaluation of biological samples.
• Administer, evaluate, and calculate standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing or questionnaires.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication; notify appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient response, identify complications, and provide appropriate care.
• Document unfavorable responses and notify research sponsors and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate patients for compliance related to protocol.
• Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data.
• Generate reports and review to ensure validity of data.
• Support activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA, federal, state, and industry sponsor regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal, or industry sponsors.
• Participate in activities to develop new research protocols and contribute to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Experience and Skillset

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience or knowledge in cardiac disease.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency.
• Computer skills with experience using Microsoft software applications.

Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

This is a patient-facing role required to be on-site. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required. Travel to other University Hospital outpatient locations may be required within the Columbus Metropolitan Area, including Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, New Albany, and Upper Arlington.