Clinical Research Coordinator II- Cardiology

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lahey (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catheterization lab research team. The role focuses on patient recruitment, enrollment, and data extraction across protocols, with emphasis on adherence to regulatory requirements, informed consent, and IRB communications.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong medical terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll research subjects onto clinical research projects per study protocols.
• Verify eligibility criteria against subjects' medical records and protocol.
• Discuss informed consent with subjects and assist with scheduling visits.
• Learn protocol and ensure adherence by physicians, nurses and researchers; flag issues.
• Extract data from hospital records and other sources for case report forms; enter into the database.
• Assist with insurance approvals and scheduling tests/admissions for subjects.
• Assist with IRB correspondence and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.This position will focus on research related to the Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catheterization labs. Candidates with strong Regulatory experience and/or previous experience on Device Trials would be ideal.Job Description:Primary Responsibilities:1. Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the protocol. (essential)2. Checks all eligibility and ineligibility criteria with the research subjects' medical record. Verifiesinformation with clinical research nurse and/or principal investigator. (essential)3. Discusses informed consent with research subjects. Interacts with research subjects prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists with scheduling appointments and follow up tests. (essential)4. Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and researchsubjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol. (essential)5. Extracts data on protocol subjects from hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete case report forms required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. (essential)6. Assists clinic staff in obtaining insurance approval for subject protocol participation and scheduling tests and arranging admissions or outpatient visits for subjects. (essential)7. Assists investigator with correspondence with IRB. (essential)Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required.1-2 years of related work experience required.Medical terminology.Working knowledge of computer systems required, including web-based applications andsome Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPointor Access.Competencies:Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work ismonitored by supervisor/manager.Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Physical Requirements:Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.Pay Range:$23.08 - $28.85The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled