Clinical Research Coordinator (Various Levels) - Emergency Medicine

The Emergency Medicine Research Office (EMRO) at The University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking candidates for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1, 2, or 3, non-Licensed to join our growing team of research coordinators. The Clinical Research roles are ideal for individuals with some clinical research experience or those looking to begin a rewarding career in clinical research.  In this position you will work with an experienced CRC and/or Principal Investigator on a variety of research projects across multiple disciplines.

The EMRO conducts federally funded and investigator initiated clinical trials in several areas of medicine including cardiovascular disease, motor vehicle crash injury research, head injury research, illicit drug misuse/ overdose, and gastrointestinal related illnesses.  The EMRO team manage studies that may require the collection, processing, and shipment of bio specimens. 

The EMRO actively collaborates with Investigators within and outside of the Emergency Department, therefore this role offers the ability to work at a high level with both data and people (patients, physicians, nursing, support staff, research staff) in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, Acute care floors and Outpatient clinics. The CRC may be requested to work varied shifts as needed within the team to complete required study procedures within specified time windows. A strong applicant should show the ability to be flexible, adaptable and resourceful in the workplace.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria.
• Collect basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews.
• Planning and executing assigned and implied tasks.
• Organizational and planning assigned and implied tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable follow-up and through skills.
• Problem-solving skills through professional, concise, and timely engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and record management skills.
• Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact.
• Collection of subject data, maintaining appropriate logs, tracking participants, and preparing study materials
• Processing, preparing and shipping laboratory specimens.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non-Licensed
 

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
 

Experience: None. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
                                                                                                                                 

Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Non-Licensed
 

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
 

Experience: At least one year of clinical research experience.  Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Clinical Research Coordinator 3, Non-Licensed
 

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
 

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience required.  Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of clinical research experience.
 

Licensure: Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred at the time of hire and is required within one year. 

CRC-1. CRC-2, CRC-3 LICENSED CRC REQUIREMENT:

The candidate must be licensed to Practice in Clinical Profession such as but not limited to:  Registered Nurse (diploma for RN may substitute for the degree requirement), Athletic Training, Pharmacology, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy or Registered Respiratory Therapy.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with electronic medical records, PACS.
• Familiarity with SPSS, R, or other data management and analysis systems
• Regulatory experience is a plus.  
• Extensive experience with managing multiple clinical research studies simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer/automated systems for data purposes
• Effective use of Microsoft Office (Word