Clinical Research Coordinator II, Neurological Surgery

Clinical Research Coordinator II, Neurological Surgery

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The CRC II will coordinate and manage a portfolio of high-complexity, investigator-initiated trials as well as grant and industry funded trials in the Department of Neurological Surgery. These include trials investigating the safety and efficacy of experimental drug for embolization treatment for subdural hematomas, sonodynamic therapy for GBM, deep brain stimulation for OCD and depression, functional restoration in paralyzed individuals using brain-computer interface implants, and complex investigative device trials for which the FDA IDE will be held by the PIs within our department.

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Required Education Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field Experience 2 years clinical research experience. May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively. Preferred Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus.

Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study (non-clinical and clinical procedures). Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person. Coordinates regulatory documentation for research studies that includes maintaining information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies. Coordinates and schedules procedures as per research study. A non-licensed coordinator may pend study order sets with oversight by PI. Screens, recruits, enrolls and follows subjects according to research protocol guidelines (non-clinical and clinical procedures). May also assist with the consent processes. Maintains and coordinates data collection information required for each study that may also include developing CRF's (case report form) or data collection tools. Assists in developing and implementing research studies, may include writing clinical research protocols. Conducts research procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of service. May assist the PI on the fiscal management of the trial including budget preparation. Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards. May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars). Coordinates data management and collection for national (larger/more complex) research studies or multiple research studies at a given time. Serves as primary liaison/lead in preparing annual reports for federal, state, and or/or local agencies on assigned studies. Prepares protocols for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission. May also submit amendments and continuing review documents. Provides in-service training to all study team members and communicates to involved groups. Reviews research study protocols to ensure feasibility requirements of the study. Assists in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting based on assigned clinical research study. Enters data or assists in assembling data to enter in the assigned clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and/or other required data entry systems. Maintains required subject documentation for each study protocol. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned.