Clinical Research Coordinator I - RI Pulmonary Med

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage elements of a clinical study under ICH/GCP guidelines and institutional SOPs. Responsibilities include start-up activities, launch, day-to-day management and study closure.

The role emphasizes data collection, subject recruitment, CRF completion, regulatory binder maintenance and collaboration with the PI/sub-I. A related degree and CRA/CRC certification after hire are preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research.
• Experience with data collection and data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents and enrolls subjects per ICH/GCP; protects subject rights.
• Ensures inclusion/exclusion criteria; flags safety concerns or protocol deviations.
• Collects and manages study data; maintains accuracy of laboratory procedures.
• Prepares and processes human specimens; may perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Creates source documents for data collection and protocol execution; maintains CRFs as instructed.
• Maintains regulatory binder and documents; coordinates with PI and study team.

Skills

Medical terminology

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PCs & data management software

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Manages elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study and study closure activities.

Overview

Job Description Summary:

Manages elements of a clinical study in order to meet all protocol obligations while following ICH/GCP guidelines; and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures. These elements include but are not limited to; start-up activities, launch activities, day to day management of a study and study closure activities.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Recruits, consents and enrolls subjects according to ICH/GCP regulations, and subjects’ rights through institutional IRB, federal and state regulations; answers questions related to the protocol procedure as applicable; acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Ensures that the subject meets inclusion/exclusion criteria; alerts the investigator when the subject’s safety is in jeopardy, there is a protocol deviation, or when the subject requests premature study termination.
• Collects and manages research data and subject information; and maintains accurate data collection of all study data; including laboratory analytical procedures.
• Prepares and processes human specimens for use in research studies. Collects blood, urine, and other samples as needed according to skill level and certifications. Performs CLIA waived laboratory assessments. Such activities may be performed independently and may require evening and weekend hours.
• Completes screening sheets and recruitment logs.
• Creates source documents that facilitate systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping; and conducts accurate and timely subject data collection.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and schedules subject study visits with other hospital services and the PI/sub-I.
• Adheres to departmental quality control guidelines.
• Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) as instructed by the sponsor; ensures CRF’s are completed prior to monitoring visits.
• Maintains regulatory binder and documents.

Education Requirement

• Associate's Degree, or equivalent certification or experience, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Certifications

• CNA, PCA, LPN, MA, or equivalent education or experience, required.
• Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification after hire, required.

Skills

• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research preferred.
• Working knowledge of PCs and word processing and data management software
• Demonstrated analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented and self-directive
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to actively participate as a team player.

Experience

Previous experience in clinical research or health care related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet