Clinical Research Coord I

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator I in Radiology to coordinate clinical research activities under the direction of the Assistant Director and assigned principal investigators. The role performs cardiovascular sonography and supports patient-related research through subject recruitment and consent, data collection and management, study coordination, and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D and 3D sonography on research human subjects and large animals (canine/swine)
• Assist the PI in the preparation of clinical study and large animal study planning
• HS recruitment, pre-consent, and informed consent prior to scanning
• Safely handle study information and informed consent forms
• Maintains and organizes imaging and EHR human subjects data collection
• Performs quality assessment and reporting for the laboratory
• Conducts computer-based database management (Epic, Excel, etc.)
• Assists the PI with the preparation of publications and grant applications
• Assists with the preparation of institutional review board (IRB) forms, material transfer agreements (MTAs), data use agreements (DUA) and maintenance of study documentation
• Works closely with PI to coordinate clinical trials associated with MRI and/or other imaging
• Maintains and organizes study documentation and records. Compiles data and assists in consolidating /analyzing data for presentation
• Collaborates with investigators and the research team on the development of new research projects, databases and protocols or new department /service initiatives
• Serves as the contact person for all investigators and research coordinators within radiology and from other departments who are interested in utilizing radiology imaging data for clinical research purposes. This includes proactively addressing any potential issues, facilitating database enhancements, and overseeing/managing special requests
• Performs additional duties related to the operations of the laboratory including ordering and management of equipment and supplies, and website updates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred

• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field
• Familiarity with Columbia health research systems
• Education in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program or experience with observational research or in laboratory settings
• Experience with electronic medical records and/or research data entry, including Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpecimen
• Knowledge of clinical research systems and processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, Columbia IRB, and other institutional or federal regulatory and compliance activities
• Spanish-English Bilingual
• RDCS Credential
• RCS Credential
• Clinical Research Experience
• Columbia Health Research Systems
• Health Education
• Business Administration Education
• Observational Research
• Laboratory Experience
• Electronic Medical Records
• Research Data Entry
• Epic
• REDCap
• Qualtrics
• iLab
• OpenSpecimen
• Clinical Research Systems
• Clinical Research Processes
• Clinical Practice (GCP)
• HIPAA Compliance
• Columbia IRB
• Regulatory Compliance
• Research Compliance

Company

• Academic medical center providing patient care, research, and education.
• New York, New York, USA
• https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/
• Founded in 1767
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical ultrasound program in Sonography
• Must possess a customer-service orientation, with the ability to interact and collaborate positively, constructively and effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Capacity to work semi-independently and successfully within teams in a deadline driven, multi-tasking environment
• Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant clinical research field
• Familiarity with Columbia health research systems
• Education in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program or experience with observational research or in laboratory settings
• Experience with electronic medical records and/or research data entry, including Epic, REDCap, Qualtrics, iLab, or OpenSpecimen
• Knowledge of clinical research systems and processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, HIPAA, Columbia IRB, and other institutional or federal regulatory and compliance activities

Required skills

• 2D Sonography, 3D Sonography, Cardiac Sonography, Clinical Practice (GCP), Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Epic, Excel, HIPAA, Microsoft Office, OpenSpecimen, Qualtrics, REDCap, iLab

Preferred skills

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Experience

• 2+ years