Clinical Research Coordinator (Internal Medicine)

Extended Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator (Internal Medicine)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Coordinates daily operations of clinical research studies in assigned department(s). This includes but is not limited to overall clinic conduct, marketing, and data management of all clinical research activities in assigned department(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training new employees; assisting with planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and dangerous bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Approximately 5-15% travel (often long-distance) is required.

Requisition ID
32863BR

Optional Attachments
Transcript

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Responsible for coordinating patient enrollment into clinical research studies, confirming eligibility criteria, providing patient education, and obtaining informed consent
• Coordinate and schedule patients' study visits, and required clinical testing as well as any required imaging, scans, or procedures required by research protocol
• Monitors and reviews all test results of patients enrolled in clinical research trials
• Prepares and completes regulatory documents which need to be submitted to the local IRB and to the FDA
• Coordinates regular meetings with the sponsor's research representatives for each one of the clinical research trials in which the Clinical Research Coordinator acts as the study coordinator
• Maintains communication with UMC Compliance Office regarding new and potential research studies, services needed from UMC, and sponsor site visits
• Process routine clinical samples (i.e. blood, urine) and label specimens appropriately and assure prompt shipping if to outside laboratory. Submit request for dry ice and ship and label samples. Process routine clinical samples (i.e. blood, urine) and label specimens appropriately and assure prompt shipping if to outside laboratory. Submit request for dry ice and ship and label samples\\
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. Maintains supplies needed for multiple research studies. Maintains study drug supply for PI (when applicable)
• Collects data as required by the protocol. Records research data. Collects necessary information from patient charts (i.e., medications, laboratory, ECG and x-ray reports, and charge sheets) and records data in source documentation
• Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials. Collects documents needed to initiate the study and submit to the sponsor (e.g., FDA Forms 1572, CVs, etc.). Prepares other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include, but are not limited to, the informed consent document , case report forms (CRFs), enrollment/screening logs, and drug/device accountability logs
• Conducts or participates in the informed consent process including interactions with the IRB and discussions with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study. Obtains appropriate signatures and dates on forms in appropriate places on Informed Consent Form (ICF) & HIPAA form. Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Current certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator
• Experience in oncology nursing
• Experience working with clinical (pharmaceutical) research trials
• Experience working with IRB
• Basic clinical skills i.e. taking vital signs, performing ECGs
• Ability to draw venous blood samples highly desired

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Internal Medicine Elp Genl

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type
Part Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Clinical Research Professional

Occasional Duties

• Periodically attend Investigator Meetings required by pharmaceutical study sponsors outside El Paso

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Healthcare related training with current licensure/certification in their field OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in the area of research being conducted
• Certified Clinical Research Professional as defined by The Society of Clinical Research Associates or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator as defined by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals OR ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Professional/Coordinator within two years from date of hire or upon eligibility

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
230X

Air Force Specialty Code
43BX

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