What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator III - Cardiology position at MedStar Medical Group?
General Summary of Position
We are actively recruiting for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III to join our cardiology research team with MedStar Health Research Institute onsite at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Under the guidance of the Clinical Trial Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) functions independently and proficiently with minimal oversight and is responsible for the complete coordination of assigned clinical research activities of all phases and all levels of complexity, including investigator-initiated or other high profile research. Demonstrates competence in clinical research skills, problem solving, priority setting and supports less experienced staff. Required to enter study and / or research participant data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) as applicable.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees, prepares, submits and maintains all regulatory submissions (e.g., new studies, annual review, amendments) accurately and within a timely manner; periodically self-audits records to ensure audit-readiness; ensures the appropriate delegation of study related tasks (i.e., Delegation of Authority).
- Oversees the informed consent process and reviews consent form with research participants and provides time for research participant to consider study participation; executes the informed consent process according to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), procedures and other applicable rules, regulations and policies; educates new staff and research participates about protocol expectations and the conduct of clinical trials.
- Attends investigator meetings as required or as requested by the investigator and assists the investigator in communication of study requirements to all individuals involved in the study and provides appropriate training for study teams members.
- Optimizes the safety of research participants by monitoring and reporting any non-serious or serious adverse events to the investigators and other members of the study team.
- Generates, designs and makes recommendations to improve research participant recruitment and retention programs to study leadership; communicates challenges with recruitment and retention to study leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $63,793 - $113,318
Salary : $63,793 - $113,318
