Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will join the Radiology CRC Core within the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. The Radiology CRC Core is a team of personnel that provide expertise in conducting clinical research studies, including study setup, execution, management, IRB submissions, clinical research rates, and other research-related activities. The CRC will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI). Duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity; coordination, recruitment and enrollment of research subjects; data collection, data entry, data transfers, and data management; act as intermediary between services and departments; assist with training of Assistant CRCs and other CRC team members, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; other duties as assigned. This work may involve travel between different imaging centers at multiple UCSF campuses as well as interacting with study physicians, researchers, technologists and patients. Studies that the CRC may be involved with include both investigator-initiated and industry-initiated clinical trials. The incumbent may be assigned a variety of studies within the various clinical sections of Radiology such as Abdominal Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cardiac & Pulmonary Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutics, Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, and Pediatric Radiology. The Core also collaborates on studies with investigators in other departments such as neurology, endocrinology, oncology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and the UCSF HDFC Cancer Center. ### Responsibilities | % **of time** | **Essential Function (Yes/No**) | **Key Responsibilities** ***(To be completed by Supervisor)*** | | --- | --- | --- | | 40% | Yes | **Patient Recruitment & Visit Coordination** Work with investigators to screen potential research subjects to determine suitability for research studies Identify subjects, develop recruitment and retention strategies, and screen and enroll study subjects. Recruit subjects for research studies via phone or in person at various UCSF clinics Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure study subjects are scheduled on the correct imaging resource Coordinate, communicate and network with other studies and technicians to ensure scheduling efficiency; communicate with any affiliated groups. Meet and guide patients through research imaging visits Obtain informed consent; review information with subjects; assess and advocate for patient safety throughout each protocol procedure. Maintain rapport and relationships with subjects to ensure effective communication and retention; respond to their diverse needs, schedule follow-up appointments, and become their intermediary; discuss study outcomes with providers to ensure continuity of care. Travel between UCSF campuses to meet patients for their imaging visits | | 30% | Yes | **Data Collection & Management** Complete research Case Report Forms and enter data into research databases Conduct reviews of medical charts and electronic records to extract medical information and other data for use in studies. Work with staff to ensure procedures are completed, specimens properly stored, and required data collected at visits; and ensure correct shipping and labeling measures. Administer questionnaires, collect medical history and coordinate study procedures De-identify and transfer imaging data to study sponsors in accordance with department and UCSF policies Resolve queries relating to imaging data and case report forms Collect data during subject visits; enter data from v…