Clinical Research Coordinator - Belpre Oncology - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Clinical Research Coordinator is an active member of the research team and works closely with providers and treatment staff to identify potential research candidates. The Research Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that clinical trials and study participation is performed according to regulatory requirements. The Research Coordinator provides ongoing education and oversight of patients participating in clinical trials and works directly with treatment staff (both inpatient and outpatient) to determine any variances which may affect continued participation in established trials. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

• Focuses on the care of research study participants with regard to each study’s safety and protocol.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Works with database programs in the screening and implementing of clinical trials.
• Maintains all records according to regulatory procedures of the FDA.
• Provides timely, adequate teaching to patients/families/caregivers.
• Works with other members of the team to obtain informed consent, maintain adherence to protocol guidelines, and ensure all data is accurately documented.
• Contributes to the patient’s plan of care.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Oncology Additional Essential Functions:

• Actively screens Oncology/Hematology patients for available clinical trials. Obtains informed consent and provides ongoing education and surveillance of the patient to optimize their knowledge of and satisfaction with the clinical trial experience.
• Maintains all records according to regulatory procedures of the research bases (e.g. NCI, NCORP, FDA, etc.) to include both inpatient and outpatient treatment administration.
• Acts as an IRB liaison to ensure patient participant protection and to ensure proper facilitation of research throughout the hospital and serves as the clinical resource with regard to clinical trial questions/ clinical needs.
• Upholds the standards for research for the Commission on Cancer, NAPBC, and other accreditation bodies.
• Regularly attends and participates in Tumor Board conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Attends provider and or staff meetings upon invitation to deliver up to date information relative to clinical trials.
• Assists with data collection and departmental quality improvement as requested.