Job Posting: Clinical Research Coordinator III (RN)
Do you find connecting with patients during challenging moments of their life rewarding? Are you a curious, continuous learner interested in cardiac care? Would you like to help further medical research? The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC) to join its outstanding research team in the cardiovascular research space. This is a great position for someone who enjoys working directly with patients while supporting the research endeavors of physicians from Allina Health’s Minneapolis Heart Institute. These experienced physician-researchers are dedicated to discovering and advancing breakthrough treatments to improve heart care for all.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary CRC for a portfolio of clinical research studies that may involve industry sponsored Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, drug, biologic, device, government-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated clinical research.
- Ensures compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to ensure smooth, accurate progress of studies from the planning and approval stages through study completion and post-study closure.
- Works with the PI to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, internal and external communication and protocol management.
- Responsible for screening, recruitment and retention of study participants.
- Responsible for developing source documents and accuracy of protocol data abstracted from medical records and other sources.
- Identify, document, and assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) mandated reporting.
- Develop and ensure compliant processes with study protocols.
- Provide expertise in the planning, development and budgeting for clinical trials.
- Provide guidance and support of team members and newer research staff as a point person and reliable source of information.
- Supports leadership in process improvement projects, standard operations policies and new initiatives as a subject matter expert in clinical research.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5+ years clinical research experience or a combination of research and clinical experience to equal 5+ years. (cardiovascular experience in a clinical setting preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a history of working collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and be results oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and knowledge of Excel functionality
- Experience working in an electronic medical record systems e.g., Epic
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cardiovascular clinical experience
- Active licensure via Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree programs in a healthcare-related field; LPN or RN preferred but not required
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/Professional (CCRC or CCRP) certification strongly preferred
About Us
Founded over 40 years ago, MHIF is one of the leading non-profit cardiovascular and vascular research and education institutions in the country. We exist to create a world without heart disease and our mission is to improve people’s lives through the highest quality cardiovascular research and education. Staffed with over 90 high caliber employees, we conduct cutting-edge clinical research and transformative community research.
How to Apply
Please visit our website or apply directly using the following link:
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
Date posted: June 24, 2024
