Position Summary

The Columbia University Medical Center/Presbyterian Hospital Division of Neurocritical Care within the Department of Neurology is currently hiring a VHO Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) – PRN – for all Nights/Weekends/Holidays – Students, Postdocs, Certified CRCs, EMTs, Paramedics, RNs are strongly welcomed to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts research protocols in a manner that ensures quality, consistency, timeliness, accuracy and patient safety.

• Confirmation of qualified potential subjects for the clinical research study assigned as outlined in IRB approval protocols and performing study procedures; CRC will work with study physician on call (POC) to confirm subject eligibility.

• Follows protocol specific timeline and procedures for subjects who are active in a NeuroICU clinical research trial.

• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the protocol, case report form, informed consent, source documentation, and study medication(s) for the assigned research study.

• Working in conjunction with hospital clinical staff and communication with the treating teams.

• Performs appropriate research protocol procedures which may include, but are not limited to: ensuring that all required physiological assessments and recordings are being completed/collected (i.e., vital signs, pregnancy tests, radiological tests, ECGs, etc); all study related specimen processing & storage, and acute stroke assessments.

• Performs basic lab procedures, such as: specimen processing as per study protocol, centrifuge operation, storing of lab specimens, accountability of specimens.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a health-related field or some health-related experience.

• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Health Sciences/Clinical/Research experience a plus.

Other Requirements

• Upon confirmation CRC will come on-site (within 30 minutes of confirming) to assist in protocol specific procedures.

• Approximately 40% of the work can be accomplished remotely (screening/identifying study subjects/communication with clinical team) but candidate must be able to arrive to CUMC campus within 30 minutes when/if there is a potential study candidate.

• Must be able to work rotating schedule which includes evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.

• All other projects as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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