Description

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator II is to coordinate and conduct the day-to-day operation of clinical trials and other epidemiological studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is required to have knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is able to recruit, follow, and retain study participants, and perform study visits, data collection and entry, and quality control activities according to study protocol independently. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is also able to perform procedures required by the study protocol(s), such as blood pressure measurements, EKD, and laboratory processing. The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files, under direct supervision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of good clinical research practice is required
• Must be able to interact well with patients and the general public
• Excellent organization, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
• Proficient in various software programs (including database management [e.g. Access], presentation packages [e.g. PowerPoint], spreadsheets [e.g. Excel], and advanced word processing [e.g. Word]).
• Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates
• Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions: Tulane Medical Center, Veterans Administration Hospital/New Orleans, LA and University Medical Center.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and one (1) year of related work experience;
OR
• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and four (4) years of related work experience;
OR
• A Master's Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements.
• Knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.