Cardiovascular Research Coordinator I

Geisinger Health System - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Wilkes-Barre, PA

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Cardiovascular Research Coordinator I is responsible for supporting both inpatient and outpatient clinical research trials as a study coordinator. This role involves assessing the appropriateness of patients for clinical research protocols, collecting necessary data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols. The coordinator will work closely with patients, healthcare providers, and research teams to facilitate the successful execution of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of clinical trials.
• Assists in preparation of submissions for Institutional Review Board consideration.
• Responsible for conduct of the clinical trial, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, follow-up, and retention of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
• Implements subject recruitment plans including contacting and interviewing subjects, collaborating with physicians, screening, consenting, and enrolling.
• Document and track study-related administrative, financial, and patient related activities in electronic system.
• Management of patient care in the context of the study protocol with oversight from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Participates in the informed consent process prior to and throughout patient participation in clinical trials.
• Arranges study visits and provides instructions.
• Monitors research patients in outpatient and inpatient settings for adverse experiences and compliance with study protocols with oversight from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Administers and monitors investigational drugs and devices as directed by the investigator and clinician with oversight from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Administers appropriate scales or other clinical measurements as needed with oversight from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and the study sponsor as indicated or directed for adapting a multi-center protocol to the specific local environment.
• Participates in sponsor initiated study site audits.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field of study (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (Required)
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) within 3 years (Default Issuing Body)

Nice-to-haves

• Communication skills
• Understanding of the research regulatory environment
• Teamwork abilities
• Organizational skills
• Multitasking capabilities

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.