Job: Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiovascular Portfolio

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to ensure the accurate progress of clinical trials from study initiation through study termination by serving as the primary liaison to the Physician Investigator, the patient, the hospital and the company or government sponsor. The Clinical Research Coordinator ensures that all study activity is in accordance with standard operating procedures, good clinical practice and instructions/specifications outlined in the research protocol. In addition, the Clinical Research Coordinator, in conjunction with Physician Investigators and colleagues, must develop and execute recruitment plans to meet patient accrual targets for each clinical trial. Lastly, the Clinical Research Coordinator must initiate and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers (e.g., patients, study sponsors, Physician Investigators, hospital/office personnel) and ensure that the requirements of the company or government sponsor are met and maintained. Identify, screen, randomized and enroll patients in IRB approved clinical trial protocolsComplete all study related procedures, clinic visits, etc. according to IRB approved protocol, WFHC Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor specifications and Good Clinical Practice. This includes direct patient care activities, such as informed consent, physical assessments, blood draws, medication administration, etc.Complete source documentation and case report forms according to IRB approved protocol, WFHC Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor specifications and Good Clinical PracticeComplete and execute study logistics and feasibility plan for clinical trials as assigned. This includes in-servicing and/or educating hospital, office and ancillary service personnel with regards to clinical protocol. In addition, building and maintaining excellent communication with physician Investigators and others needed to conduct quality research and foster an excellent reputation of the Research Department is an essential component of the position. Maintain regulatory documents and IRB correspondence according to WFHC Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor specifications and Good Clinical Practice.Participate in strategic planning and clinical operations meetings as needed. Deliverables will include: (1) working with other team members to develop a plan to ensure all study related procedures are completed, (2) develop a mechanism to provide after-hours coverage for research patients, (3) offer solutions for challenges identified, and, (4) provide recommendations for growth and development of the Research Department. Assist clinical research operations support team (finance, regulatory, quality, business development) in fostering the growth and development of the research division.Attend Investigator meetings and training sessions as needed. This may require out of town travel up to 6 times per year.

RN Preferred but will consider an LPN3-4 years Externally funded clinical research experience preferredExcellent communication skillsEntrepreneurial spiritSolutions oriented and able to multi-task Basic computer skillsCandidate must be willing to seek Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification (requires 2 years full-time experience and successful completion of certification exam).