Cardio-Thoracic Clinical Research Coordinator I

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support CVT Surgery research across disciplines. You will recruit and screen participants, collect data, and maintain study documentation under PI guidance.

This full-time role offers regular daytime hours (8:30 AM–5:00 PM) with potential for local travel, a pay range of $23.12–$32.66 per hour, and Rush's comprehensive benefits. Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of research experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a research study or other relevant experience.
• Two (2) years' total experience, where 1 year is supporting or coordinating research studies.
• OR Experience (in lieu of a degree)

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts to support study documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
• Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with study participants and coordinating with study team members as directed.
• Participate in auditing and monitoring visits. Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Participant Relations

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support CVT Surgery research across disciplines. You will recruit and screen participants, collect data, and maintain study documentation under PI guidance.

This full-time role offers regular daytime hours (8:30 AM–5:00 PM) with potential for local travel, a pay range of $23.12–$32.66 per hour, and Rush's comprehensive benefits. Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of research experience required.