Clinical Research Coordinator I, Orthopedics

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC-I) is expected to perform all core Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) responsibilities for human subjects’ (clinical) research. Study management includes but is not limited to assisting in assessing feasibility of clinical research protocols, preparing materials needed for regulatory review and submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), identifying potential study participants, collecting research data/specimens, completing study records in an accurate and timely manner, participating in quality assurance audits, managing study materials and supplies, communicating across multiple teams, and archiving records in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. The CRC-I may also be responsible for development of source documents and/or case report forms and coordination of research/project team meetings. The CRC-I is the second position in the Clinical Research Coordinator series.

Pay Range

Minimum $29.48 Midpoint $39.04 Maximum $48.61

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required: Minimum one (1) year of clinical research coordination experience.

Preferred: Clinical research experience in a hospital setting and/or pediatric clinical research experience.

Education

Required: Associate degree or equivalent additional experience can be accepted in lieu of education.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Specialized Skills

Required: Basic knowledge of key Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Be detail oriented. Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities. Working knowledge of human subjects’ regulatory requirements and International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).

Preferred: Ability to conduct informed consent. Working knowledge of Cerner or equivalent electronic medical record system. Knowledge of sample identification, processing and storage.

Licensure

Required: RQI Responder- American Heart Association.  If incumbent does not have certification at time of hire or promotion, certification is expected to be obtained within six (6) months of assuming position. With management approval, the time in which to obtain certification may be extended past six (6) months due to extenuating circumstances.

Preferred: Phlebotomy certification.

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist