Associate Clinical Research Coordinator - Cardiology

Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator in Cardiology at RUSH University Medical Center is responsible for coordinating clinical research studies under the guidance of the Cardiology Division and Principal Investigator. This role involves ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and managing various aspects of clinical research, including participant recruitment, data collection, and documentation. The coordinator will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the successful execution of research protocols while exemplifying the mission and values of Rush.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and respond to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Prior participant contact experience.