Clinical Research Coord I

- Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.- Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.- Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.- Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.- Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance

Essential Functions  Participate in the coordination of multi-site or large-scale clinical trials research studies conducted by a supervising principal investigator(s) in support of activities that meet objectives of assigned research protocol(s).  Assesses patients for protocol eligibility and communicates findings to investigator/physician.  Coordinates the implementation of protocol procedures.  Operates specialized equipment as needed in assigned area, if applicable.  Assesses and monitors patient responses and adverse reactions; reports same to accountable sources.  Provides appropriate patient and family education.  Completes a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating clinical trial sites and for internal purposes.  Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure adherence to FDA and protocol guidelines; identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate.  Assist in the preparation and submission of amendments to clinical trials protocols to the IRB.  Provides educational in-services as needed.  Promotes interdepartmental cooperation and coordination for each protocol.  Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.  Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions  Assists in the development of treatment orders for active studies, to be reviewed by the treating physician.  Assists the research team in preparing for site audits.  Attends appropriate departmental and/or corporate meetings  Attends study group and investigator meetings as required.  Demonstrates ability in using computer software specific to department.  Support the team of data managers by answering complex questions and entering information into the EDC if necessary.

Education/Training Must meet one of the following:  Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (i.e., Healthcare Administrative, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management); or  Associate degree in related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management) and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section); or  Graduate of an accredited allied health program and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).  If no degree, experience may be substituted at a two for one ratio and a minimum of one-year clinical research experience required.

Licensure/Certification - All RNs and other Clinical Research Coordinators involved in direct patient care may be required to be licensed by the medical director. - BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Experience - One (1) year of healthcare experience required