Research Coord/Sonographer

Department

Research Institute Job Summary

Prepares and submits regulatory submission to IRB and sponsors, documentation compliance for multiple study projects, audit preparation, and data submission. This position also will be responsible for advising patients of trial design, facilitating informed consent for investigators, following strict adherence to protocol procedures specific to each study, screening for possible trial patients, eligibility criteria, and patient follow up. This position is responsible for coordination of trial activities mentioned above, as well as, others.

Required Qualifications

• Require graduation from a Cardiovascular Technology Program.
• Require completion of the following training programs within thirty (30) days of hire: Good Clinical Practice; Human Subject Protection; & Safe Handling/Hazardous
• Require a minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience preferably with previous pertinent cardiovascular sonography experience.
• Require cardiac sonography and vascular specialty credentialing from: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certifications by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), and Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Credentials can be a combination of the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer an organized individual with strong critical thinking skills who can work efficiently under pressure.
• Prefer in-depth knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by Federal regulations.
• Prefer someone who is highly motivated, shows initiative, is proactive, and able to work independently, as well as, on a team.
• Prefer prior research experience either in formal or informal capacity.

Mandatory Education

AS: Associate of Science

Preferred Education

BD: Bachelor Degree

Employment Screening Requirements

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• Require graduation from a Cardiovascular Technology Program.
• Require completion of the following training programs within thirty (30) days of hire: Good Clinical Practice; Human Subject Protection; & Safe Handling/Hazardous
• Require a minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience preferably with previous pertinent cardiovascular sonography experience.
• Require cardiac sonography and vascular specialty credentialing from: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certifications by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), and Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Credentials can be a combination of the above.
• Prefer an organized individual with strong critical thinking skills who can work efficiently under pressure.
• Prefer in-depth knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by Federal regulations.
• Prefer someone who is highly motivated, shows initiative, is proactive, and able to work independently, as well as, on a team.
• Prefer prior research experience either in formal or informal capacity.