at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Clinical Research Coordinator, Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, Days, 80 hours / 2 weeks
The primary function of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is to coordinate the conduct of clinical research studies in a clinic/hospital setting with an emphasis on the screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research patients. Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is on-site and located in Rockford, IL.
Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
Recruit, screen, enroll, obtain consent from study participants and provide patient education as necessary.
Prepare IRB documents and reports; ensure compliance with relevant IRB policies and regulatory agency requirements. (i.e.: continuing reviews or study updates)
Organize and maintain study documents including data collection forms, informed consent forms, and regulatory documents. Submitting accurate and timely data.
Assist with the collection of patient samples, including blood, urine, and saliva; process and prepare specimens (centrifuge, pipette as required).
Maintain patient calendars to ensure protocol adherence
Shipping of specimens
Patient coordination for research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.
Long-term follow up of study participants
Data submission and monthly/quarterly reports
Work with billing department for billing of study patients on a clinical trial
Maintain investigational brochures
Track and report all adverse events
Collaborate on development of program materials such as marketing and education.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree
Clinical research experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Other certification(s) per unit requirements
Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP or SoCRA), preferred.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
