Clinical Research Coordinator - Radiology (Part-Time)

Job Description

**This is NOT a remote position and requires the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to conduct tasks at the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA.**

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will conduct all administrative tasks such as preparing study materials, assist in writing manuals, scheduling all appointments, maintaining CHR/IRB updates, and data entry.

This position will be trained to conduct standardized interviews with study participants and their designated study partners ("co-participants") to collect information about participants' health and medical history, family history of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, mood, and perceived changes in cognition, behavior, and everyday functioning. The position will also be trained to administer and score in-clinic neuropsychological assessments of memory and cognitive function according to standardized study procedures. The CRC will also be trained to assist study participants and their designated study partners ("co-participants") with accessing and completing online questionnaires and self-administered cognitive assessments from home, providing procedural and technical guidance as needed in accordance with study protocols.

The CRC will also support the study by closely monitoring, cataloging and responding to participant feedback, working with the BHR Regulatory Specialist if reportable events occur and with the BHR Technical Team to troubleshoot issues. The CRC will also assist other BHR staff, including Co-Investigators and CRCs, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma; or equivalent experience/training - Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population - Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines Preferred Qualifications: - Preference will be given to those with psychological training and experience, such as experience administering the UDS including the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) - Demonstrated epidemiological or clinical research experience (minimum of one year) - Experience conducting, coordinating, or managing human subjects research - Experience with the Brain Health Registry - Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system - Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for subject participation - Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals - Experience with electronic medical records - Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms - Experience with JIRA, Confluence or other project management software - Strong knowledge and experience with word-processing and database software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Strong prioritizing, planning and organizational skills - Decision-making abilities - Adaptable to changing tasks, priorities and projects - Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling a variety of confidential material - Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines - Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - The Protection of Human Research Subjects - CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects