Clinical Research Coordinator

Ascension is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and execute clinical trials in the Emergency Department at Ascension St. John Medical Center. The role manages participant recruitment and monitoring, supports patient safety and regulatory compliance, tracks project progress, and communicates research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute clinical trials alongside primary investigators, sponsors and research teams to advance project protocols efficiently
• Manage participant end-to-end experience, including recruitment, selection, scheduling and ongoing monitoring, while handling adverse events promptly to ensure patient safety
• Maintain rigorous IRB compliance by preparing protocols, maintaining regulatory records and leading audit readiness to safeguard research integrity
• Drive project timelines and reporting by tracking milestone progress and communicating key updates to keep clinical teams aligned and informed
• Develop departmental communications and educational materials that raise visibility for research initiatives and engage prospective study participants

Preferred

• Certification specializing in Research Professional preferred
• Research Professional preferred
• Research Professional Certification
• Research Professional Experience

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Tulsa, OK
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Company

• Nonprofit Catholic health system and hospital network
• St Louis, Missouri, USA
• https://healthcare.ascension.org/
• Founded in 1999
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
• Certification specializing in Research Professional preferred
• Research Professional preferred
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Required skills

• , Research Professional Certification

Preferred skills

• Research Professional preferred

Experience

• 2+ years