Clinical Research Coord - Oncology Research - Day - Full Time - Corp

Position Summary

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A Brief Overview

Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies essential to the management of clinical trials research.

What You Will Do

• Cook up multi-site or large-scale clinical trials research studies conducted by a supervising principal investigator(s) in support of activities that meet objectives of assigned research protocol(s).
• Assess patients for protocol eligibility and communicate findings to investigator/physician.
• Coordinate the implementation of protocol procedures.
• Operate specialized equipment as needed in assigned area, if applicable.
• Assess and monitor patient responses and adverse reactions; report same to accountable sources.
• Provide appropriate patient and family education.
• Complete a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating clinical trial sites and for internal purposes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure adherence to FDA and protocol guidelines; identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate.
• Aid in the preparation and submission of amendments to clinical trials protocols to the IRB.
• Offer educational in-services as needed.
• Promote interdepartmental cooperation and coordination for each protocol.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Aid in the development of treatment orders for active studies, to be reviewed by the treating physician.
• Aid the research team in preparing for site audits.
• Attend appropriate departmental and/or corporate meetings.
• Attend study group and investigator meetings as required.
• Demonstrate ability in using computer software specific to department.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management); or Associate degree in related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management) and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section); or Graduate of an accredited allied health program and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• If no degree, experience may be substituted at a two for one ratio and a minimum of two years clinical research experience required.
• Minimum of (1) year clinical research experience.
• All RNs and other Clinical Research Coordinators involved in direct patient care may be required to be licensed by the medical director.
• Must be eligible for Certified Research Coordinator CCRC/CCRP by the Association of Research Professionals or SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) within one year of hire.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.