Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Cardiology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Cardiology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator A
Responsible to assist with study coordination and recruitment for industry sponsored studies, within PPMC Cardiology Division, under close supervision. Works directly with study physicians, research nurses, research coordinator, research director and other research staff. Performs screening visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs, entering data into databases, escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas.

Clinical Research Coordinator B
The Clinical Research Coordinator B will be participate in clinical studies in amyloidosis, interventional, electrophysiology, heart failure and vascular cardiology by working closely physician specialists. Major duties include screen/enroll patients, conduct follow­up assessments, data collection and use of EDC systems, assessment of adverse events. This coordinator will assist in ensuring patient and data safety, manage samples and related processing, and will be a proactive communicator with the team and its Pis. Proficient in computer basics with strong word processing skills. Able to prioritize and execute multiple assignments with minimum supervision.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit study subjects - screen regularly to identify potential patients for specific studies and determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and by reviewing medical data. Recruit patients and explain protocol and consent forms. Assure original signed consent forms are maintained in the study binder. 
• Data entry - complete source documents and worksheets and complete and/or enter all clinical record forms (CRFs) in a timely manner. Obtain records