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Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting to the Principal Investigator of the Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging laboratory, the Clinical Research Coordinator will act as a cardiovascular sonographer and coordinator of patient-related research. As part of the sonography responsibilities, the candidate will work with our team of researchers to acquire high-quality transthoracic cardiac and vascular images in human subjects and large animal studies. Responsibilities also include participation in clinical study monitoring, data maintenance, and recruitment and consenting of subjects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent scanning abilities, strong anatomical knowledge. Organization, time management, and the ability to prioritize the collection of sonographic data for a variety of research projects is required, as well as strong interpersonal skills to recruit and consent research subjects. The candidate will have diverse responsibilities in the laboratory imaging and electronic health record (EHR) human subjects data collection, data organization, quality assessment and reporting, computer-based database management (Epic, Excel, etc.). Additional duties will relate to operations of the laboratory including ordering and management of equipment and supplies, assist with IRB protocol submissions, website updates and assistance with preparation of publications and grant applications. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the PI, as well as with other faculty, staff members and trainees within the department. Responsibilities Perform 2D and 3D sonography on research human subjects and large animals (canine/swine); Assist the PI in the preparation of clinical study and large animal study planning; HS recruitment, pre-consent, and informed consent prior to scanning; Safely handle study information and informed consent forms; Maintains and organizes imaging and EHR human subjects data collection; Performs quality assessment and reporting for the laboratory; Conducts computer-based database management (Epic, Excel, etc.); Assists the PI with the preparation of publications and grant applications. Assists with the preparation of institutional review board (IRB) forms, material transfer agreements (MTAs), data use agreements (DUA) and maintenance of study documentation; Works closely with PI to coordinate clinical trials associated with MRI and/or other imaging; Maintains and organizes study documentation and records. Compiles data and assists in consolidating /analyzing data for presentation; Collaborates with investigators and the research team on the development of new research projects, databases and protocols or new department /service initiatives; Serves as the contact person for all investigators and research coordinators within radiology and from other departments who are interested in utilizing radiology imaging data for clinical research purposes. This includes proactively addressing any potential issues, facilitating database enhancements, and overseeing/managing special requests; Performs additional duties related to the operations of the laboratory including ordering and management of equipment and supplies, and website updates. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications ~ Bachelor???s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical ultrasound program in Sonography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI Other Requirements Comfort working with computer-based applications is required. Ability to take initiative and work independently is required. Experience with ultrasound and related imaging modalities Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are a must. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) and database is needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. About Columbia University Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world. Connections working at Columbia University

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