Clinical Research Coordinator, Varying Levels; Cardiovascular Medicine

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine, is currently seeking applicants for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC), Licensed or Non-Licensed positions, at various skill and experience levels to join a dynamic growing team of clinical research professionals. This position is open to applicants who meet the requirements of Clinical Research Coordinator 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The CRC will work closely with physicians, research staff, study subjects, and departmental staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical research from study start-up through archiving of study records.

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine - University of Virginia School of Medicine

This position works closely with the world-renowned Principal Investigators in their field, and other research team members during the performance of the trials. The Clinical Research Coordinator will conduct the following tasks: consenting of research subjects, collection of study data, prepare appropriate study documentation, and ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining quality management of the trial portfolio.

There is also opportunity for the position to be a narrower focus, such a strictly patient care, regulatory and/or finance/administrative roles, if the CRC skill sets match those particular roles.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine continues to be a leader in national and international pivotal clinical research and our CRCs play a critical role in the success of research. The CRC will have the opportunity to work on clinical trials that include innovative devices treating structural heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and pulmonary hypertension. In addition, our Clinical research professionals are involved with studies of new pharmaceuticals treating a wide range of cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol, pulmonary hypertension and coronary disease.

Coordinators with the Cardiology division have the opportunity to work in many different work settings of cardiovascular medicine including the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory, UVA outpatient clinics, inpatient cardiac units, and laboratories across the University

• NIH Grants UVA Researchers $2.7 Million

• Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria.
• Collect basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews.
• Planning and executing tasks.
• Organizational and planning tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact.
• Collection of subject data, maintaining appropriate logs, tracking participants, and preparing study materials
• Processing, preparing and shipping laboratory specimens.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.

Experience:

None. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.

Experience:

At least one year of clinical research experience. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience required. Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of clinical research experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred at the time of hire and is required within one year.