Clinical Research Coordinator
Location: New Haven Connecticut
Description: Blackstone is in need of Clinical Research Coordinator right now, this vacancy will be placed in Connecticut. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Scope:
Under direct supervision of a physician and nurse (if applicable), is responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical ! trials.
Collaborates with physician in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials.
Provides education to staff and patients.
Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
In collabor! ation with the physician, reviews patients for changes in cond! ition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.
May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors.
Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all time through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality a! ccording to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparati! ons and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic enviro! nment.
Minimum Requirements:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice preferred.
Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline, preferably in oncology.
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required for nurses. SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:24:00 GMT