Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Our team is looking to add a Research Coordinator to join a multi-disciplinary, talented group working on studies that shape future patient diagnoses and treatments. This position focuses on research related to diffuse parenchymal lung disease. You will coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, including complex trials involving investigational drugs, manage high workloads, and handle IRB submissions and other regulatory requirements.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
After a successful 90-day orientation, caregivers will have the opportunity to work one day per week remotely.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team.
Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
Monitor and report project status.
Complete regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
Assist with preparation for audits and response to audits.
Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external constituents.
Assist with the development of training and educational material for assigned research protocols.
Provide and document education as needed.
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Assist PI with research study design and development of research protocol.
May assist with research project budget development.
May perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapist as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED and five years clinical research or related clinical experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or science field and three years clinical research or related clinical experience
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site
Demonstrated basic computer proficiency
Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field
Prior experience managing multiple trials
Physical Requirements:
A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer; Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
May require working irregular hours.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as require
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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