Clinical Research Coord I - Cardiology RN Required

Occ Summary

This position is in the Heart Center Site Based Research Primary and Acute Cardiology Cluster.

Participate in clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) at Duke University Medical Center; perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

 

Work Performed

Participate in clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s) including, but not limited to, grant funded research and/or industry sponsored clinical research conducted on site at Duke University Medical Center or its affiliated sites; perform a variety of
duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies.

Confer with study participants to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent; explain diagnostic procedures and/or treatment plans to alleviate patient and/or family concerns; schedule patient for study procedures; initiate/coordinate drug orders, laboratory procedures and treatments for patients based on standing protocol orders.

Collect data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; code, evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare appropriate documentation; obtain blood samples, cultures, tissues and other specimens for
laboratory analysis.

Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor patients' progress to include documentation and reporting of adverse events; recommend corrective actions as appropriate.

Evaluate and interpret collected clinical data in conjunction with principal investigator(s) as appropriate; prepare oral presentation or written reports and analyzes setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Confer with principal investigator(s) in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results; collaborate on the preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.

Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited degree program in a clinical field such as a Registered Nurse, Physician�s Assistant or Pharmacist plus one year of health care experience, or one of the following equivalents: 1. Completion of an allied health degree (e.g., Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Licensed Practical Nurse) or Associates degree in Clinical Trials Research related curriculum plus a minimum of three years clinical and/or research experience; or 2. Completion of a bachelor�s degree in a field related to health science and a minimum of two years of clinical and/or research experience.

Experience
None required beyond that described above. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS

RN licensure required.
Cardiology, CT surgery, Cath Lab, CCU or Cardiac stepdown required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Computer proficiency is required including, but not limited to, uploading of documents and computer images, reporting of research findings, working with multiple types of electronic clinical research collection forms, independently develop and maintain excel
spreadsheets, and demonstrated proficiency with outlook email communication and documentation