Cardiology Research Operations Coordinator

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Research Operations Coordinator oversees the quality, coordination and conduct of all aspects of clinical research administration taking place at Northside Hospital to ensure that research is conducted safely, ethically, and with the highest integrity.  The Research Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the quality and validity of clinical research data and research patient care for assigned locations.  The Research Operations Coordinator oversees the work of the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), and Data staff, assisting them in all research matters as it relates to carrying out the study.  The Research Operations Coordinator also provides training and education to the research department and the institution as needed on the research processes at Northside Hospital (NH).  The Operations Coordinator will also assist in evaluating the clinical feasibility for all new research project submissions to the CRD.

REQUIRED

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in a clinical research setting including experience working with Clinical Research Nurses (CRN), Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC), Data staff and investigators on items that relate to clinical research.
2. If not Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) at time of hire, must achieve professional certification within 3 years (36 months) from date in job.
3. Knowledge of clinical trial management systems and technology solutions used to manage clinical research
4. Knowledge of clinical trial policies and regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
5. Extensive understanding of human subject protection and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulation and operation
6. Established interpersonal skills combined with the ability to be highly motivated and work independently
7. Well organized and able to maintain accurate and complete research records

PREFERRED

1. BSN or MSN.
2. Leadership or supervisory experience.
3. Experience conducting research in Oncology
4. Active participation in professional organizations
5. Experience working within a community hospital setting is preferred as well as having experience working with physician groups

6. Experience assisting clinicians with developing proposals and protocols
7. Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) upon hire preferred.