Job Description

　　Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

　　The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

　　Join our team and use your skills with an organization known nationally for excellence in research!

　　Job Summary:

　　The Clinical Research Coordinator III works independently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for oversight of all studies with the group and the assignment of studies to clinical research personnel within the group, and supervision of research staff. Plans and coordinates strategies for increasing patient enrollment, improving efficiency, training of personnel, and identifying new research opportunities. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　•Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.

　　•Scheduling of patients for research visits and procedures.

　　•In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.

　　•Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.

　　•Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.

　　•Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.

　　•Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.

　　•Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.

　　•Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.

　　•May involve other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.

　　•Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.

　　•Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

　　•Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

　　•Participates in required training and education programs.

　　•Works with Training and Education Coordinator to ensure all staff is properly trained and certified.

　　•Participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc.

　　•Plans and coordinates strategies for increasing patient enrollment, and/or improving clinical research efficiency.

　　•Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.

　　•Identifies new research opportunities and presents to investigators.

　　•Supervises other research staff.

　　Qualifications

　　Educational Requirements:

　　Highschool diploma/GED required

　　BA in Science, Sociology or related degree preferred

　　Licenses:

　　SOCRA or ACRP Certification preferred

　　Experience:

　　Minimum 4 years clinical research related experience requiredPhysical Demands:

　　Able to perform moderate lifting.

　　Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

　　Able to read papers and online documents.

　　Able to operate standard office equipment.

　　Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.

　　About Us

　　Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

　　About the Team

　　Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

　　Req ID : HRC1449617

　　Working Title : Clinical Research Coord III - Smidt Heart Institute (Cardiac Surgery)

　　Department : Heart Institute

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

　　Job Category : Academic / Research

　　Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

　　Overtime Status : EXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 8 hour

　　Base Pay : $34.24 - $58.21

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.