Clinical Research Coordinator

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology
• •Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology
• •Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice
• •Current BLCS or ACLS certification required
• •Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment
• •Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – Large percent of time performing computer based work is required
• •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• •Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• •Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• •Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• •All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire
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Responsibilities

• •Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility
• •Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol
• •Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements
• •May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration
• •Maintains investigational drug accountability
• •In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings
• •Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting
• •Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities
• •Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations
• •Participates in required training and education programs
• •Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research
• •May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process
• •Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors
• •Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality
• •May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians
• •May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained
• •Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting
• •Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC
• •Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law
• •Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• •Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• •Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs
• •Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)
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