Clinical Research Coordinator - Radiology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage daily activities for radiology-focused clinical research projects. You will screen records for eligibility, recruit and consent participants, and coordinate imaging procedures per study protocols.

You will collect and analyze data, monitor for adverse events, and ensure regulatory compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field; required.
• One year experience in clinical research; required.
• Imaging methodologies experience preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Clinical research certification from an accredited agency desired; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities per approved protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and enroll patients; obtain informed consent.
• Schedule and coordinate patient care appointments, procedures, and imaging tests.
• Collect, process, and evaluate biological samples; assist with data collection and analysis.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Imaging methodologies knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Center for Clinical Research Management in the Department of Radiology; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic testing or questionnaires; assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care; documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol; assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data; generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data; supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors; participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences or other medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; one year experience in a clinical research capacity required; experience or knowledge in imaging methodologies preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.