Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology

Position Summary Clinical Research Coordinator assumes responsibility for the overall coordination of oncology research trials from all aspects.# This position will be responsible for identifying clinical trials, feasibility reviews and study activation.# Screens for potential patients for clinical trial opportunities, educating patients and families about research and, obtaining and developing research data, and monitoring compliance with research protocols.

Responsible for oncology study coordination and study implementation in collaboration with the participating physicians

, their staff, regulatory staff and study sponsor.

Maintains strong communication with physicians

, nurses, pharmacy and other key persons regarding available protocols.# Maintains protocol integrity through adherence of protocol requirements. Responsible for data management as required per protocol.# Must be self-starter/motivated, detail-oriented, willing to develop the clinical research service line within the oncology programs. Knowledge of oncology nursing practices preferred. Willing to learn and train on required clinical research database and clinical trial management system. # Minimum Requirements Education

BSN with minimum of two years clinical experience OR Bachelors

(BA or BS) and two years# experience in clinical research with human subjects OR Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), RN, with minimum of four years clinical experience OR Current certification in clinical research (SOCRA-CCRP, ACRP-CCRC or ACRP-CP) with three years clinical research experience with human subjects Experience

See above License

/Registration/Certifications

Current South Carolina RN license

(for nurse applicants only) # Preferred Requirements Preferred Education

Master

#s in a Heath Related field Preferred Experience

One

(1) year oncology experience Clinical research experience Phlebotomy experience Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Certification in research

(CCRC, CCRP) # Core Job Responsibilities Membership in a Clinical Research Professional organization (ACRP, SoCRA, etc#) within 1 year of hire or as eligible based on research experience. Must be able to work as a team member with other Research staff, doctors, departments, community, and other components. Must have own transportation to other hospitals and doctors# offices. Must be flexible in responsibilities and work schedule. Travel required to attend NCI meetings. Must be meticulous with detail. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Must have good communication skills. Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in high stress situations. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, filling out paperwork. Must be self-directed and able to work without supervisor. #

Position Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator assumes responsibility for the overall coordination of oncology research trials from all aspects. This position will be responsible for identifying clinical trials, feasibility reviews and study activation. Screens for potential patients for clinical trial opportunities, educating patients and families about research and, obtaining and developing research data, and monitoring compliance with research protocols. Responsible for oncology study coordination and study implementation in collaboration with the participating physicians, their staff, regulatory staff and study sponsor. Maintains strong communication with physicians, nurses, pharmacy and other key persons regarding available protocols. Maintains protocol integrity through adherence of protocol requirements. Responsible for data management as required per protocol. Must be self-starter/motivated, detail-oriented, willing to develop the clinical research service line within the oncology programs. Knowledge of oncology nursing practices preferred. Willing to learn and train on required clinical research database and clinical trial management system.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• BSN with minimum of two years clinical experience

OR

• Bachelors (BA or BS) and two years' experience in clinical research with human subjects

OR

• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), RN, with minimum of four years clinical experience

OR

• Current certification in clinical research (SOCRA-CCRP, ACRP-CCRC or ACRP-CP) with three years clinical research experience with human subjects

Experience

• See above

License/Registration/Certifications

• Current South Carolina RN license (for nurse applicants only)

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Master's in a Heath Related field

Preferred Experience

• One (1) year oncology experience

• Clinical research experience

• Phlebotomy experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Certification in research (CCRC, CCRP)

Core Job Responsibilities

• Membership in a Clinical Research Professional organization (ACRP, SoCRA, etc…) within 1 year of hire or as eligible based on research experience.

• Must be able to work as a team member with other Research staff, doctors, departments, community, and other components.

• Must have own transportation to other hospitals and doctors' offices.

• Must be flexible in responsibilities and work schedule.

• Travel required to attend NCI meetings.

• Must be meticulous with detail.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Must have good communication skills.

• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in high stress situations.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, filling out paperwork.

• Must be self-directed and able to work without supervisor.