Clinical Research Coordinator I - Vascular Surgery

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator I coordinates ongoing clinical research trials within the Division of Vascular Surgery under the direction of the senior study coordinator. They collaborate with other Clinical Research Coordinators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the department and clinic to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for enrolled patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs subject screening and consent for clinical protocols under direction of Principal Investigator.
• Serves as patient resource and educator for information regarding the study or clinical symptoms.
• Prepares and ships central laboratory samples as per protocol requirements.
• Collections baseline and follow-up data from the medical record.
• Documents findings in appropriate source records and case report forms.
• Schedules and attends clinic appointments for patients as required by protocol.
• Communicates with nursing staff and OR Staff about patient care according to protocols.
• Aids in operating room protocol requirements where appropriate.
• Records patient symptoms and adverse events in conjunction with care providers.
• Reports and follows up adverse events and serious adverse events, after discussion with Principal Investigator, to sponsor and Investigational Review Board as required by protocol.
• Maintains knowledge base of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and Federal Code of Regulations regarding clinical trial conduct.
• Coordinates and maintains HIPAA compliance for assigned studies.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary health team in care of patients involved in research studies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interacts with local laboratories and diagnostic study centers to ensure clinical protocol requirements are complete for studies.
• Coordinates efforts of Investigational Pharmacist and maintains site records for Good Clinical Practice and sponsor guidelines.
• Aids medical and scientific partners to design protocol methodologies for basic science, preclinical studies, and clinical protocols.
• Helps with protocol development and protocol endpoints to ensure statistical and clinical relevance of studies.
• Assists with grant development projects.
• Maintains awareness of Good Laboratory Practices as Expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills; must be able to communicate with patients and family participating in clinical trials.
• Experience as Research Coordinator Preferred.
• Experience with patient data and/or databases.
• Proficient time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple studies.