How do they match: Clinical Research Coordinators

  • Clinical Research Assistant
  • Clinical Research Nurse
  • Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
  • Clinical Trial Assistant

  • Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
  • Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.
  • Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.
  • Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions.
  • Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.

  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.