Partners Healthcare System Boston , MA 02298
Posted 1 week ago
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Cancer Center Protocol Office is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Cancer Center Protocol Office is a centralized clinical research office that supports clinical researchers in all disciplines within the Cancer Center. Our office promotes and facilitates clinical research by providing comprehensive services to physicians conducting clinical trials while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) works under general supervision to support the team in enrolling eligible patients on oncology clinical trials. The CRC I will be responsible for scheduling all protocol mandated tests required to comply with institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research. This position involves direct patient contact.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following job duties will be performed under general supervision by the Clinical Research Manager:
Assist clinical team in screening potential patients for study participation
Schedule all protocol required tests and procedures
Coordinate patient appointments with physicians, nurses, and all test areas
Coordinate and schedule clinical safety laboratory specimen draws and ensure timely results are available to providers
Prepare pre-visit communication for providers to ensure required assessments are completed and documented
Maintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front line questions regarding study participation
Develop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets, and other tools to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition
Coordinate, obtain, process, and ship protocol required tissue samples
Ensure collection and processing (e.g. spin/separate/freeze) of all required correlative research blood samples with the coordination of the MGH Sample Processing Lab (SPL)
Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs as required for individual studies
Administer quality of life assessments as required for individual studies
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Careful attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Ability to follow directions
Good communication skills
Computer literacy
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects rights and individual needs
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