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Clinical Research Coordinator I - CBCH

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Jan 05, 2026
Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $66,300 - $80,000 Annual 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 We are an innovative research center looking for highly organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic candidates to support the patient-oriented research portfolio of the Center. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator I will assist with participant recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and data collection for research studies. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance participant care while contributing to cutting-edge research on innovative cardiac rehabilitation (CR) models. The candidate can expect to represent the Center by interacting with a wide variety of multi-disciplinary personnel at our Center, including study PIs, research coordinators, data team personnel and administration, as well as external clinic representatives and key collaborators. The candidate must be able to demonstrate flexibility in workload and work hours to meet critical deadlines. Further, we anticipate developing new studies and research directions, so ideal candidates will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities, workloads and work schedules. At CBCH our goal is to work together as a collective (faculty, admin, and staff) to advance shared values and goals. Candidates should anticipate the need to work both on site (in the research office and in clinical spaces), as well as remotely. Candidates should anticipate the need for flexible work hours to attain study goals and grant milestones. Candidates may expect work hours to be scheduled between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm and occasionally on weekends, varying from week-to-week depending upon study and grant needs. Candidates should be comfortable in a team-oriented, collaborative work culture with frequent interactions in both English and Spanish with study participants, collaborating investigators, and clinic personnel. Responsibilities Assist with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, and scheduling. Conduct home-based CR sessions via telehealth, including safety checks, RPM integration, exercise supervision, and maintain appropriate documentation of patient care in Epic/MyChart. Lead participant onboarding sessions, providing training on devices, exercise equipment, vital sign measurements, apps, RPE scale, and safety protocols. Recognize contraindications and abnormal participant responses to exercise. Respond appropriately to all situations, including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals. Collect and manage study-related data including session adherence, vital signs, and patient-reported measures. Collaborate with the study team to identify and report significant observations. Ensure fidelity to study protocol while integrating with standard-of-care CR workflows. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field plus 600 hours of clinical experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Strong communication and participant education skills. Proficiency in exercise testing, ECG interpretation, and risk stratification. Current CPR/BLS (Professional Rescuer) certification (or obtained prior to start date). Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred Qualifications ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) credential. Advanced experience with Epic/MyChart and telehealth delivery platforms. Prior experience in cardiac rehabilitation or secondary prevention. Research experience, including participant recruitment and data collection. Other Requirements Strong interpersonal skills, as well as oral and written communication skills, including a record of work in research settings (e.g., presentations/publications). Experienced in participant-oriented, clinical research. Must be highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills. High technical competence related to the use of research devices. Must be able to work independently, as well as perform as part of a team. Must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust schedule to meet project demands and critical deadlines, including availability for early morning, late evening or potentially weekend hours. Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Participation in medical surveillance program: Contact with patients and/or human research subjects Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.