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Clinical Research Coordinators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

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This source lists 33 tasks, including 26 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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33 tasks shown

Core · Task 15612 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.

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Core · Task 15587 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.

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Core · Task 15610 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.

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Core · Task 15595 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

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Core · Task 15602 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.

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Core · Task 15594 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.

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Core · Task 15613 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.

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Core · Task 15597 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.

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Core · Task 15614 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.

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Core · Task 15603 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions.

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Core · Task 15593 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks.

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Core · Task 15608 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.

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Core · Task 15592 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.

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Core · Task 15609 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.

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Core · Task 15605 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.

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Core · Task 15601 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.

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Core · Task 15600 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.

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Core · Task 15585 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

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Core · Task 15598 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.

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Core · Task 15606 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.

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Core · Task 15596 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.

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Core · Task 15591 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.

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Core · Task 15607 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.

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Core · Task 15583 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.

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Core · Task 15599 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Organize space for study equipment and supplies.

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Core · Task 15589 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.

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Supplemental · Task 15604 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Dispense medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.

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Supplemental · Task 15611 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Arrange for research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.

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Supplemental · Task 15588 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.

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Supplemental · Task 15590 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.

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Supplemental · Task 15584 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.

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Supplemental · Task 15582 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.

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Supplemental · Task 15586 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Participate in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.

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