Clinical/HC Research Associate - Cardiology

1h1 hour ago

University of Iowa Health Care

Iowa City, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

This role applies clinical skills requiring an RN license to deliver and evaluate research protocols in adult cardiac electrophysiology. Key areas include research/clinical activities, protocol development, subject recruitment, and data collection, along with bedside management of participants before, during, and after interventional procedures.

Research activities involve coordinating and collecting data for subjects with arrhythmias, permanent pacemakers, or implantable cardiac defibrillators. Daily tasks include preparing for monitoring visits, performing patient assessments, reviewing medical history and medications, and processing clinical trial specimens.

The position works within the University of Iowa Health Care cardiology team, collaborating closely with principal investigators and sub investigators. Responsibilities include assisting with protocol development, resolving queries, and assuring study visit compliance within required window schedules.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cardiac research and advance patient care through clinical trials. The experience includes developing study materials, screening and enrolling subjects, and ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation.

Requirements

Active RN license required to perform clinical research activities.
Clinical experience in cardiology, particularly electrophysiology.
Ability to manage research participants before, during, and after procedures.
Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and regulatory documentation.
Skill in obtaining and processing clinical specimens.
Competence in dispensing study-related medications and documenting effects.

Responsibilities

Perform bedside management of subject participants before, during, and after interventional procedures.
Coordinate and collect research data for subjects with arrhythmias, permanent pacemakers, or implantable cardiac defibrillators.
Prepare and participate in monitoring visits including patient assessments and review of medical history and medications.
Obtain and process clinical trial specimens and dispense study-related medications.
Assist participants with problems related to their protocol therapy, including consultation for side effects or emotional concerns.
Maintain comprehensive understanding of study protocols to recruit qualifying subjects, administer investigational product, and ensure subject safety.
Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consents for clinical trials; determine subject eligibility with principal investigator.