Clinical Research Coordinator: Cardiology

Department:

SOM KC Division of Cardiovascular Diseases

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CCR

Position Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) in Cardiology works collaboratively with cardiologists, multidisciplinary clinical teams, research staff, and hospital personnel to coordinate and manage clinical research studies focused on cardiovascular diseases and treatments. This position coordinates assigned cardiology research studies, overseeing activities related to participant recruitment and enrollment, study visits, data collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis. The CRC ensures adherence to study protocols, maintains accurate research records, supports regulatory submissions, and promotes compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable federal regulations to ensure the integrity and quality of cardiovascular clinical research.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Recruit and educate potential participants for and evaluate eligibility for clinical trials under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Develop and maintain source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials. 
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
• Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and institutional scope of practice. 
• Assist with sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol, department expectations, and within policy. 
• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track and document study visits in the Clinical Trials Management System, study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.
• Maintain trial regulatory documentation files as directed, including correspondence with sponsor, IRB, departmental support and participants.
• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits.  Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and other team members, as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR. 
• Work with the Research Administration, Department Administrators and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education, research and training. 
• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with participants.
• Assist feasibility assessment of research protocol including appropriate participant population, budget and specific needs for the study.
• Report out study budgets, contracts, and grant applications throughout the Lifecyle of the study.
• Support the development of study budgets, contracts, grant applications and study documents for start-up and throughout the lifecycle of the study.
• Mentor Clinical Research Assistants.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Six (6) years of work experience in healthcare or research setting. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. 
• Experience in a environment requiring an understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA) and statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
• Experience with study budgets, contracts and grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

•   Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)

Skills

• Communication
• Organization
• Detail-Oriented
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Delegation
• Computer skills

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum

$60,800.00

Midpoint

$76,000.00

Maximum

$91,200.00