Clinical Research Coordinator II

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Rumsey Centre (347 Rumsey Road, Toronto), Toronto Rehab
Department: Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
Reports to: Senior Manager, Clinical Research Services
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.17 to $48.96 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
Closing Date: : March 7, 2025

Position Summary
The CorPath Study is a great opportunity for an energetic, hyper organized, and extremely competent and results-focused Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC); an individual with a proven track record in diverse projects and someone who is willing to put the necessary sweat equity to get the job done. Our Study Team is looking for a dedicated and collaborative teammate who can contribute to the lifecycle of our industry-funded project. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience in overseeing components of large-scale studies with a familiarity in EPIC, proper handling of large amounts of information and participants alike, as well as an acuity to iOS technology. The successful candidate must have a proven performance history in recruiting for clinical trials and other types of studies and have some familiarity with cardiovascular disease as well as medical terminology.

The successful candidate is a responsible leader who manages and works with others effectively and has expert level communication, management, iOS, excel, and data skills. The successful applicant must be highly motivated to engage in and manage a wide range of intellectual work ranging from basic data entry to active screening and recruitment of study subjects as appropriate.

Duties

The CorPath team is seeking a reliable individual who will work closely with various players to:

• Coordinate and implement industry sponsored clinical research protocols.
• Screen and enroll individuals through an informed consent process.
• Liaise with and report to sponsor for routine monitoring and audits.
• Conduct in-services and collaborate with referral sites to best understand their needs in helping the study team meet our goals.
• Develop materials and create new processes to help institutionalize new change management strategies as well as evaluate and report back to referral partners on impact.
• Obtain baseline history, schedule tests as per study protocol, supervise completion of questionnaires or administer questionnaires, schedule appointments, and execute on all aspects of study visit.
• Prepare and maintain patient research files, complete case report forms, and record adverse events.
• Prepare amendments for REB Committee review; assist with and maintain up to date REB filing for project.
• Create interactive multi-modal materials to bridge gaps in technology literacy.
• Assist in the development of our organizational infrastructure for seamless reporting to various stakeholder groups.
• Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data entry as well as validation.
• Interpret results and prepare material for presentation, publications, and/or grants as well as progress reports for various stakeholder groups.
• Prepare communication pieces and marketing materials to profile the scope of the study to internal and external partners.
• Conduct quality improvement activities regarding effectiveness of study processes to ensure the continual optimization of our study design for REB and funding agency needs.

• Degree in a health or science related discipline [Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred].
• Must have 3-5 years of relevant and related work experience in clinical research project coordination and/or administration.
• Experience with patient contact, communication, and informed consent in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and English.
• Strong aptitude for iOS apps, MS Office software, Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Client-service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Able to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and manage change effectively, collaboratively, and innovatively.
• Aptitude in the use of health monitoring devices including health applications.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter with high level of energy.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and is receptive to feedback.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic & fast-paced environment.
• Experience using statistical analysis and data management software.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality work and continued learning.
• Capacity and willing to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
• Good judgement, exercises initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace.
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-oriented; ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and progress with minimal supervision.
• Exercises compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.