Clinical Research Coordinator - Rochester General Hospital

Clinical Research Coordinator Acute

Department: Non-Invasive Cardiology

Location: Rochester

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: 8 hour variable day / evening shift, no on call, no weekends

Summary: Coordinates, facilitates and monitors the implementation of all group research protocols being conducted in accordance with departmental policy, institutional policy, sponsor/protocol requirements, and FDA regulations. Provides, manages and coordinates care for patients participating in a clinical trial and their families, and ensures compliance with written protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, implement and monitor clinical trials.
• Maintain familiarity with all aspects of active study protocols being conducted.
• Educate nursing, pharmacy and clerical staff about new protocols or amendment implementation and their roles in the implementation.
• Assist investigators in the proper conduct of all research protocols being conducted by the department in accordance with departmental policy, institutional policy, sponsor/protocol requirements and FDA regulations.
• Assist in the preparation review and verification of research-related documents intended for submission to sponsors, CROs, Clinical Investigation Committee, and/or the FDA.
• Demonstrate knowledge of good clinical practices for clinical research, protection of human subjects in research practices and research study management.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of good clinical practices for clinical research and the latest research innovations.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with clinical providers and nurses in patient subject recruitment, consenting, record maintenance and research sample acquisition and transportation.
• Retrieve non-invasive research specimens (e.g., nasal wash, phlebotomy) and assist physician or advanced practitioner in clinical research procedures (e.g., tympanocentesis in ambulatory setting).
• Ensure study data are collected accurately, and maintained in an orderly and easily retrievable manner.
• Maintain appropriate job and profession-specific certifications and credentials.
• Travel between local research sites

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 year degree in a health related field of imaging technology, nursing, science or medicine, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of experience in imaging technology, nursing and/or as a clinical research coordinator.
• Possess appropriate credential in echocardiography from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or New York State Registered Nursing license.
• Valid NYS driver license as referenced in RRHS Fleet Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
• Problem solving skill to work effectively and meet research goals with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact well with patients, and patients' families.

Education:

Licenses / Certifications:

Physical Requirements:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00

City: Rochester

Postal Code: 14621

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.