Clinical Research Specialist I, Ortho Sports

University Hospitals

Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

Cleveland, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination and implementation of clinical research trials, including participant screening, recruitment, and obtaining informed consent. Responsible for maintaining regulatory files and ensuring compliance with GCP guidelines and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with 4 years of healthcare or research experience. You are detail-oriented, can manage multiple tasks independently, and possess strong communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

GCP

CITI

Medical terminology

Job Description

A Brief Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior study staff, assists with the coordination and implementation of assigned clinical research trials.

What You Will Do

  • Assists with the submission of related documents to the appropriate regulatory review committees and maintenance of regulatory files. (10%25)
  • Performs assigned activities related to clinical research studies including but not limited to: Screening participants for eligibility and recruitment, obtains informed consent, educates participants regarding study requirements and completes source documents and case reporting forms. (30%25)
  • Responsible for in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. (20%25)
  • Documents, records and assimilates accurate participant records and study records to ensure documentation compliance with sponsor guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and internal and external regulatory agencies. (20%25)
  • Establish and maintain communications with Investigator, Sponsor and internal constituents. (10%25)
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required. (10%25)


Additional Responsibilities
 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (Required) or
  • Associate's Degree with 4 years of healthcare or research-related experience (Required)


Experience Qualifications

  • Experience in a team setting (Preferred)


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to assist the work on multiple projects. (Required proficiency)
  • Medical terminology or basic research terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
  • DOT/IATA Training. (Preferred proficiency)
  • Detail-oriented person with the ability to collect, compile, and analyze information. (Required proficiency)
  • Able to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively. (Required proficiency)
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Computer skills : Excel, PowerPoint and Word. (Required proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) (Required within 30 Days)


Physical Demands

  • Standing - Frequently
  • Walking - Frequently
  • Sitting - Rarely
  • Lifting - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
  • Carrying - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
  • Pushing - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
  • Pulling - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
  • Climbing - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
  • Balancing - Occasionally
  • Stooping - Frequently
  • Kneeling - Frequently
  • Crouching - Frequently
  • Crawling - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Frequently
  • Handling - Frequently
  • Grasping - Frequently
  • Feeling - Constantly
  • Talking - Constantly
  • Hearing - Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions - Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

University Hospitals

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
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