Cardiovascular Research Associate

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Cardiovascular Research Assistant to support high-quality clinical research across cardiovascular devices, medications, heart failure, and interventional cardiology. You will review EHRs, enter data, coordinate regulatory documents, and support start-up and maintenance of studies.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health, science, research or related field.
• One to three years of healthcare, clinical research, cardiology, medical-record, data-entry, or comparable experience.
• Experience with electronic health records, clinical-trial databases or registries, research documentation, medical terminology, and cardiovascular care workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic health records and source documents to identify protocol-required data and enter/maintain accurate information in data capture systems and study databases.
• Assist with regulatory documents, training records, study logs, and essential documents.
• Coordinate protocol-related appointments, tests, and follow-up activities across departments.
• Prepare visit checklists, patient packets, and study materials.
• Process, package, and ship research specimens per protocol and regulations.
• Maintain study calendars, logs, and reminders to support protocol compliance and retention.
• Provide general administrative support and participate in team meetings and process improvements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health/science/research

Job description

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Cardiovascular Research Assistant to support high-quality clinical research across cardiovascular devices, medications, heart failure, and interventional cardiology. You will review EHRs, enter data, coordinate regulatory documents, and support start-up and maintenance of studies.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple protocols.