Clinical Research Coordinator

Salary

USD $24.04/Hr – USD $37.26/Hr.

• Coordinates screening and enrollment of clinical trial patients.
• Reviews physician patient schedules and assesses patients for possible clinical trial enrollment.
• Educates patients and families during the informed consent process.
• Registers patients and participants to protocols.
• Ensures eligibility requirements are met and reviews with physician investigator.
• Ensures protocol required patient testing is ordered and complete.
• Maintains record of recruitment strategies.
• Markets protocols as needed to meet recruitment goals.
• Coordinates clinical trial activities performed at the clinic and hospital.
• Gathers and verifies source documents.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of case report forms.
• Collaborates with investigator to ensure protocol compliance in patient selection, treatment, dose modifications and response.
• Interviews patient to assess adverse events, medication compliance, and patient reported outcomes.
• Obtains follow‑up data required when patient is off active treatment.
• Corrects and resubmits data or answers queries within one week of receipt or as requested by pharmaceutical company; reviews expectation reports; notifies research base of errors.
• Maintains investigational drug (IND) inventory.
• Reviews protocols and assesses current inventory of IND.
• Orders INDs from Pharmacological Management Branch at National Cancer Institute.
• Maintains inventory on individual drug accountability records.
• Ensures treatment order is correct by reviewing protocol guidelines and calculating dose prescribed.

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must be able to organize work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to focus attention to minute details.
• Access, Work and Excel computer skills required.

A bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health‑related field is preferred. Pertinent LPN or RN licensure/registration must be maintained. Previous research experience and/or recent nursing experience is preferred.

Direct patient care duties involve the potential for frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Light physical exertion, including occasional standing, bending, reaching and occasional carrying of light loads.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress, adapt to changing conditions and meet strict time guidelines. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; works with frustrating situations; works under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job knowledge – competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain…