Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Title:Clinical Research Coordinator
Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Position Summary
This position is in the Cardiology Department at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. The incumbent will be working on research trials that involve patients with coronary artery disease that are referred for minimally invasive procedures that use catheters, stents and angiography imaging technology. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: - Identifying, recruiting and screening potential study participants, and conducting patient and family education accordingly. - Performing patient evaluations, administering medications and research instruments. - Making referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource. - Collecting and documenting data, assisting in developing data collection systems and compiling reports. - Collecting specimen, to include phlebotomy, processing and preparation for shipping, ECG tracings and vital signs. - Coordinating, implementing and evaluating Clinical Research trials, studies and projects to improve and advance Clinical Research within the organization. - Providing direction in the development of research protocols. - Providing leadership or assistance in identifying and writing study materials, brochures and correspondence. - Providing direction in auditing and monitoring activities. - Collaborating with multidisciplinary researchers to establish research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials management. - Conducting on-going training of clinical trials staff, providing updated information on internal processes and resources and external benchmarks. - Ensuring compliance with research and health care regulatory requirements and guidelines. - Performing related responsibilities as required.
Job Functions
Function 1 (40%): Overall coordination and facilitation of clinical study activities. Collects, records, maintains all participant data and specimen, which may include phlebotomy, lab processing and shipping 12 lead ECG NIHSS certification.
Function 2 (40%): Managing patient / study participant recruitment, screening, follow-up visits, education and evaluations.
Function 3 (20%): Report adverse event to governing agencies and sponsors as required by protocol and regulations. Responsible for administrative activities associated with the study, including interacting with regulatory organizations, sponsors and contract research organizations.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school or GED is required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, public health, business is preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of research experience with a H.S. diploma or GED. 2+ years of research experience with a Bachelor's degree. 1+ year of research experience with Master’s degree. Ideally, experience in performing research-related study activities is beneficial for a successful incumbent. These could include regulatory affairs, study procedures, phlebotomy certification, processing/shipping biological specimens (particularly stool samples), and data entry or database management. Cardiothoracic experience is strongly preferred.
Specific Skills: High level of attention to detail and good organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of use and comfort with MS Office products and other technological platforms. Friendly and people-oriented to ensure that the veteran population is engaged in a positive experience. Ability to achieve/exceed time-bound goals in both an independent and team environment. Capability to function independently after trial-specific training. Must possess and demonstrate a strong desire to recruit and work with study patients.
Special Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: Certified Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
Relocation and Visa sponsorship are not available for this position.
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