Clinical Research Coordinator (I, II, and III)

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to coordinate and conduct the day-to-day operation of clinical studies and clinical trials in cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases. The Clinical Research Coordinator assists the investigator team to develop study protocols and manuals of procedures. The Clinical Research Coordinator screens, enrolls and follows study participants, conducts data collection and entry, and performs noninvasive cardiovascular tests according to study protocols. The Clinical Research Coordinator is also responsible for keeping all data and source documentations, adverse event reporting, and IRB regulatory files.• Must be able to interact well with patients and the general public• Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates• Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions• Willing to travel to conduct clinic visits. This role involves travel most days to WIC clinics: Bogalusa, Franklinton, Covington, and potentially other regional clinics

• Staff are reimbursed for travelThe education required for each level is listed below:

Clinical Research Coordinator I (Pay Grade 23)• Bachelor's degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hireOR• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and three (3) years of related work experience

Clinical Research Coordinator II (Pay Grade 24)• Bachelor's degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and one (1) year of related work experienceOR• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and four (4) years of related work experienceOR• Master's degree in a related field

Clinical Research Coordinator III (Pay Grade 25)• Bachelor's degree or RN with current state licensure at the time of hire and two (2) years of related work experienceOR• LPN with current state licensure at the time of hire and five (5) years of related work experienceOR• Master's degree and one (1) year of related work experience

Level I• Expressed interest in Clinical Research• Motivated to learn about Clinical Research and associated regulations

• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written

Level II• Knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements• Knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written

Level III• Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP) OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA)• Supervisory experience• Preferred Spanish language fluency-oral and written