Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Jefferson Hwy

Overview

We ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job evaluates, initiates, and maintains all activities related to the conduct of clinical trials. Communicates with external funding agencies and sponsors, other departments, departmental staff, and patients to ensure the understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Independently organizes and manages all patient care requirements of the company. Serves as an escalation point for junior level departmental staff for problem resolution and support, and coordinates trials that are the most complex and/or the greatest number of trials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company s discretion.

• Education —
  
  Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience —
  
  Required:
  
  5 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting, OR 4 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting with Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.

• Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.
• Expert understanding of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
• Familiarity with and understanding of lean management principles.
• Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on the investigational plan.
• Ability to develop study related budgets, contracts, and patient consent documents.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members on the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
• Expertise in using computers and web-based applications including working knowledge of Epic (Super-Users).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to coach others, as well as effectively work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and develop new techniques.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including on-call, weekend, and night shifts.

• Evaluates competing strategies for recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings and coordinates and oversees patient activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials, serving as a liaison for both patient and Principal Investigator (PI).
• Serves as primary point of contact for patients to report and triage adverse events and serves as a mentor to staff on obtaining informed consent.
• Arranges necessary tests and procedures in accordance with protocol requirements and reports results to the investigator.
• Performs clinical laboratory activities as required per protocol and maintains study supplies and equipment.
• Maintains close communication with study sponsor representatives including site initiation, maintenance, and close out of studies.
• Develops and…