Project Coordinator 2

Description

Project Coordinator 2

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator will, in cooperation with the Principal Investigator, coordinate the activities of specific clinical research projects in the Departments of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery. The responsibilities of this position include: planning, coordinating and supervising activities related to multiple clinical research projects; recruiting and enrolling study subjects for clinical studies; coordinating day-to-day project activities including scheduling patient follow-ups and collection of research data; tracking of the billing for study tests as necessary; assisting in the preparation and tracking of IRB submissions; performing preliminary and supplementary reference work to obtain background material for research projects; communicating with collaborating faculty; assisting with data management and the maintenance of study records and databases; planning and preparing interim and final reports and manuscripts for publication reflecting results of studies.


Specific Responsibilities:
• Interviewing potential study participants, conducting pre-study screening activities and other eligibility activities. Recruiting and enrolling study subjects;
• Completing medical/social histories, follow-up visits, obtaining and processing lab samples as outlined in research protocols.
• Coordinating and directing out-of-hospital follow-up including follow-up diagnostic procedures/tests, visits, and telephone follow-up;
• Assisting with scheduling of laboratory, x-ray, echocardiograms, and other cardiac diagnostic examinations per study protocols;
• Maintaining accurate records of research billing/income for all research accounts. Invoicing study sponsors for study tests/procedures as indicated in clinical trial agreements;
• Collecting data via source documents requested by protocol and data forms. Ensuring accuracy of data obtained.
• Collating and entering data into patient charts, sponsor case report forms, and/or remote data entry equipment in a timely and precise manner;
• Reporting serious adverse events to principal investigator, IRB, and sponsor in a timely manner. Following up with patients or patient family members in accordance with procedures;
• Maintaining ongoing education to appropriate staff of current protocols and communicating changes/revisions to the protocols;
• Assisting with coordinating site initiation visits with study personnel, including PI and supporting research staff;
• Reviewing medical, laboratory, and other diagnostic data on study patients. Notifying principal investigator of any abnormal values or any significant changes in these values.
• Notifying and following up with patients as required;
• Ensuring that all test articles received in unit is accurately documented and stored in locked location.
• Ensuring that test article is maintained in appropriate temperature controlled environment.
• Verifying that all test articles are correctly labeled, and packaged. Ensuring that appropriate test article is dispensed to patient along with detailed instructions on use. Maintaining accurate documentation of each of these along with return test article;
• Performing related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in a health or science-related field and 3-5 years of previous research experience or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills and abilities may be acquired;
• CPR certification is mandatory;
• Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to coordinate all study related activities with limited supervision, under the general direction of the PI.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Nursing degree is preferred;
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred;
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and resolve problems independently;
• Familiarity with hospital electronic systems (i.e. electronic medical record, IDX, cadence);
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task;
• Anticipates demands/pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly.


Please apply to:
Charity Ball, RN
Clinical Research Trainer/Manager
Northwestern University
BCVI, CTU
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fx 312-695-6854

EOE