Clinical Research Coordinator II, Department of Internal Medicine – Cardiology (Phoenix)

Clinical Research Coordinator II, Department of Internal Medicine – Cardiology (Phoenix) Posting Number req26677 Department COM Phx Internal Medicine Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Location Greater Phoenix Area Address Phoenix, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine –Phoenix, invites candidates interested in a rapidly growing career as a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) supporting the Division of Cardiology. The selected individual will work under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Research, providing project coordination and support clinical research daily operations. Additionally, the CRC II will ensure successful implementation of and adherence to clinical research protocols and national and local milestones regarding planning, administration, timeline management, enrollment, participant engagement, data collection, and reporting. This individual will also be involved in the clinical research activities of the various Institutes, including the creation and population of databases, and will have close interactions with faculty members leading these research activities. The CRC II will demonstrate competence in clinical research skills, problem-solving, priority setting, and serve as a resource for others for all aspects of conducting a clinical trial for complex and multi-center trials. Intermittent off-campus visits may be required.

This position, which will be located at the Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, is currently undergoing rapid growth and the selected individual will be an important driver of this change.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment and Enrollment: 

• Conduct study eligibility screening, recruitment, interviews and evaluation of potential study participants per IRB-approved study protocols. 
• Obtain informed consent, collect and maintain participant data. 
• Develop study recruitment materials and provide patient education regarding study specific requirements and expectations for participation. 
• Coordinate clinical staff education to ensure collaboration on new processes that affect the clinic or hospital operations.

Research Coordination: 

• Provide and/or coordinate administration of study treatments, assessments and monitoring of participant health per protocol; ensure participant education concerning protocol responsibilities and maintain ongoing consent.
• Ensure participant and study compliance, i.e., collection of study specimens, completion of protocol required tests and completion of study visits within required study visit windows.
• Complete timely collection, labeling, processing, storage, transport and shipping of biological specimens per IATA requirements if required per protocol.

Data Coordination: 

• Perform scientific and clinical data collection, through patient interaction, clinical observation and electronic health record review in local source and Sponsor EDC platforms.
• Maintain detailed records of studies conducted, organize and prepare data for input into a variety of internal and external systems. 
• Create and file adequate source documentation, ensure timely data reporting and query response, and perform quality checks. 

Troubleshooting: 

• Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure proper progress and completion of study procedures.
• Develop strategies to ensure increased study awareness and subject enrollment.
• Order and maintain supplies required for study kits, track spending in this area, and make day-to-day decisions in support of the study.

Compliance and education: 

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations for human subject research, University policies, and Sponsor expectations as well as for continuing education relevant to their role. 
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