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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Variable Hours Officer in NEW YORK, New York
Position SummaryThe Columbia University Medical Center/Presbyterian Hospital Division of Neurocritical Care within the Department of Neurology is currently hiring a VHO Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) - PRN - for all Nights/Weekends/Holidays - Students, Postdocs, Certified CRCs, EMTs, Paramedics, RNs are strongly welcomed to apply.Responsibilities * Coordinates and conducts research protocols in a manner that ensures quality, consistency, timeliness, accuracy and patient safety. * Confirmation of qualified potential subjects for the clinical research study assigned as outlined in IRB approval protocols and performing study procedures; CRC will work with study physician on call (POC) to confirm subject eligibility. * Follows protocol specific timeline and procedures for subjects who are active in a NeuroICU clinical research trial. * Becomes thoroughly familiar with the protocol, case report form, informed consent, source documentation, and study medication(s) for the assigned research study. * Working in conjunction with hospital clinical staff and communication with the treating teams. * Performs appropriate research protocol procedures which may include, but are not limited to: ensuring that all required physiological assessments and recordings are being completed/collected (i.e., vital signs, pregnancy tests, radiological tests, ECGs, etc); all study related specimen processing & storage, and acute stroke assessments. * Performs basic lab procedures, such as: specimen processing as per study protocol, centrifuge operation, storing of lab specimens, accountability of specimens. * Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience requiredPreferred Qualifications * Degree in a health-related field or some health-related experience. * Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal). * Strong attention to detail. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. * Health Sciences/Clinical/Research experience a plus.Other Requirements * Upon confirmation CRC will come on-site (within 30 minutes of confirming) to assist in protocol specific procedures. * Approximately 40% of the work can be accomplished remotely (screening/identifying study subjects/communication with clinical team) but candidate must be able to arrive to CUMC campus within 30 minutes when/if there is a potential study candidate. * Must be able to work rotating schedule which includes evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays. * All other projects as assigned. * Upon confirmation CRC will come on-site (within 30 minutes of confirming) to assist in protocol specific procedures. * Approximately 40% of the work can be accomplished remotely (screening/identifying study subjects/communication with clinical team) but candidate must be able to arrive to CUMC campus within 30 minutes when/if there is a potential study candidate. * Must be able to work rotating schedule which includes evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays. * All other projects as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.