Clinical Research Coordinator

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Requirements

Job Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) for the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at Georgetown University will support Clinical Research Nurses (CRN) in the care of research and standard of care patients, processing and shipping of laboratory specimens and provide services as a certified DXA technician/coordinator. This role is integral to the team effort that provides comprehensive care for clinical trials supported by the CRU. The incumbent will engage in coordination of quality improvement measures as needed and will provide clinical and laboratory support for off-site visits. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist CRNs with clinical research, standard of care tasks and off-site visits

• Take vital signs, perform ECGs, and phlebotomy

• Pick up and deliver drugs from Research and Main Pharmacy

• Transport subjects

• Independent review of medical record for health and bone history

• Maintain quality control of DXA unit

• Fulfill receptionist duties as needed

• Process, store and ship laboratory specimens

• Maintain IATA Certification

Work Interactions

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of CRNs who will delegate appropriate tasks and report directly to CRU Nurse Manager. They will provide clinical support to the registered nurse for research related clinical care and standard of care activities for subject and patients on the CRU while always following best patient relation practices. They are expected to function autonomously and be the CRU experts in matters of DXA operation, procedures and laboratory skills. They will report to the DXA training coordinator or designee for scan training and sign off until they are certified and deemed competent. Once competent and certified the DXA coordinator and training coordinator will work collaboratively to accomplish goals of DXA services for the CRU.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science or equivalent

• Prior experience performing clinical assistant, phlebotomy, and clinical research assistant functions

• BLS certification required, IV insertion skills, DXA and Bilingual experience a plus.

• International Society for Clinical Densitometry certification is expected to be obtained within the first year of employment if does not have at date of hire

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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