Clinical Research Coordinator Oncology

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona

About the role

Cancer clinical trials and research are the basis for virtually all advancement in cancer care. Through the careful study and evaluation of new treatments and therapies, clinical trials help uncover better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. The department conducts Phases 1-3 treatment clinical trials covering all disease groups with the goal to provide support to the physician investigators and to provide trial treatment options to the patients in a safe and ethical manner, while ensuring compliance to the FDA and institutional regulations.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation, advancing oncology research to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes, and providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing these devastating diseases. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and/or implements assigned protocols, including collecting and recording medical data and history, assisting in patient assessments, and maintaining study files.
• Provides study information and obtains relevant information to and from patients engaged in clinical studies:
  • Assists in the recruitment and screening of volunteers.
  • Registers patients and provides information on clinical trials and protocols.
  • Obtains relevant medical history on candidates by phone and in person.
  • Collects previous relevant medical records data on patients.
  • Explains procedures and consent forms.
  • Compiles all information prior to the initial visit.
  • Responds to inquiries from study participants or collateral informants.
  • Updates databases with patient information.
• Performs tasks required by protocol, which may include:
  • Obtaining patient medical history and systems review.
  • Phlebotomy, EKG, and cognitive assessment on patients.
• Collects vital signs.
• Maintains quality assurance on designated protocols.
• Collects data as required and assists in interpreting and evaluating results.
• Triages adverse events and communicates with the research physician regarding their occurrence.
• Collects information regarding indicated medical follow-up with the subject and collateral informants as needed.
• Provides educational information to patients and their families.
• Serves as a resource and support person for patients and families.
• Provides information related to healthcare such as health maintenance, prevention, and anticipatory guidance relevant to study-related diseases.
• Ensures uniform implementation of protocols by completing required documentation in a consistent, accurate, and timely manner.
• Assists in preparing appropriate IRB (Institutional Review Board) forms, informed consents, and correspondence with sponsors.
• May participate in the annual IRB approval and update process.
• Serves as a liaison to other departments, programmatic areas, and community agencies.
• Ensures primary referring physicians receive timely progress notes on the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
• May assume primary responsibility in the implementation and management of new clinical trials.

Requirements

• Must possess knowledge of clinical research methodologies as normally obtained by the completion of a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field.
• Two to four years of clinical research experience.
• Familiarity with medical and clinical terminology.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and study information.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing practice as well as Institute policies and procedures related to medical and nursing practice.
• Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRCC).
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM