Research Coordinator I - Pediatric Cardiology

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Research Coordinator I in Pediatric Cardiology to enroll patients in clinical trials, conduct study visits, and collect questionnaires. You'll work with investigators across the Cardiology Department on registries, sponsored studies, and drug/device trials.

The role includes completing study paperwork, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining regulatory documents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus two years of clinical research or healthcare experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare or science helps.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
• Understanding of basic study design concepts and regulatory processes.
• Willingness to complete Human Subjects Research certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.
• Maintain regulatory documents, data management, IRB submissions and sponsor communication.
• Report Serious Adverse Events and safety logs to appropriate parties.
• Collaborate with investigators and sponsors to plan and evaluate protocols.
• Schedule pre-site, initiation visits and monitoring activities; recruit subjects as needed.
• Monitor project status and data; assist with audits and tool maintenance.
• Complete regulatory documents, data capture and protocol-related activities.
• Assist with preparing responses to audits and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Study design concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in healthcare or science

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Research Coordinator I - Pediatric Cardiology

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Peds Division Office-Children's Institute

Job Code

D99967

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Research Coordinator I, your role is crucial in enrolling patients in clinical trials, conducting study visits, and collecting questionnaires with important study-related information. In this role, you will work with investigators across the Cardiology Department on a variety of research, including registries, sponsored studies, and drug and device trials. You will enroll patients ranging from newborns to adults, complete study paperwork and consent documentation, and receive 12-16 weeks of training alongside an experienced team member to support your transition into the role. While numerous responsibilities can be difficult to juggle at times, your team will encourage you to enhance your skills and improve your ability to identify new avenues of treatment. Come join a culture devoted to pushing the needle forward in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assistwith coordinating the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects.

• Maintain regulatory documents and binders, conduct data management, complete IRBsubmissionsand communicate with the research team.

• Report and complete serious adverse events and/or safety logs.

• Communicate with sponsors,monitorsand research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance.

• Collaborate with primary investigators,sponsorsand research caregivers to plan,conductand evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.

• Schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars,monitoringand close-out visits.

• Plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols and research subject recruitment.

• Monitor and report project status and research data.

• Complete regulatory documents, data capture, monitoringplansand protocol-related activities.

• Assistwith preparing and responding to audits andmaintainingresearch tools.

• Complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GEDand two years of clinical research or healthcare experience
• ORAssociate’s or Bachelor’sDegree in a healthcare or a science-related field

• Demonstratedproficiencywith various computer-based skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, data entry, and EPIC)

• Understanding of the basic concepts of study design

• Within90 daysof hire,mustsuccessfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic

• Strong organizational,communicationand interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s orBachelor’sDegree inahealthcare or a science-related field

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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