Associate Clinical Research Coordinator - Molecular Oncology * clinical trials

Position: Associate Clinical Research Coordinator - Molecular Oncology * Must have clinical trials experience *
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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator. The Non-therapeutic Oncology Associate Clinical Research Coordinator (NT aCRC) is an active participant in the coordination of oncology clinical research studies from research planning and throughout the conduct of clinical studies on various existing and upcoming protocols. The NT aCRC performs study coordination tasks under the direction of the principal investigator/treating investigator, under the supervision of CTO management/leadership and works closely with CTO staff, PCC staff, and other service rendering departments to ensure patient safety, overall compliance in the conduct of the study, adherence to the approved study protocol and quality clinical trial biospecimen and data collection.

The NT aCRC interfaces directly with the Principal Investigators, various departments, research teams, and sponsors in support of the clinical trials as applicable.

Job Responsibilities:

* Participates in recruitment and pre-screening activities to identify diverse patients who may be eligible for clinical trials. This may include gathering information from the medical record, physician referral, advertisement, and scheduling visits to evaluate the patient/subject. Promptly follows up pre-screening requests and iConnect requests within 24 business hours.

* Collaborates with investigators, CTO staff and NYU/PCC staff to ensure a safe, compliant screening process by supporting seamless navigation of patients onto study from pre-screening, consenting, through the screening period and to eligibility. Supports thorough, efficient and safe screening research visit(s) under the direct supervision of the PI/investigator. Supports a safe and compliant eligibility process, following internal and external SOPs/policies and ensuring a timely, accurate and complete eligibility packet for PI/Sub-I review and sign-off.

* Supports and conducts the informed consent process, if delegated, with the subject under the direct supervision of the PI/treating investigator, including but not limited to: the study schedule of events, event reporting requirements, the use of the IRB, study related reimbursement etc. (Assessment and medical/nursing education must be performed by a licensed clinician). Ensures patient consent and eligibility is documented in EPIC following institutional and CTO policies.

* Follows relevant institutional and departmental (e.g., NYU, OSR, IRB, & CTO) policies and standard operating procedures to ensure safe, compliant and quality research conduct.

* Registers/Randomizes subjects according to protocol and internal CTO policies.

* Demonstrates understanding of protocol elements and requirements. Develops tracking forms for all active trials, maintains tracking forms throughout the life cycle of the protocol and support a double check of tracking forms for patient safety and quality data acquisition. Performs study specific procedures and tasks under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and CTO management/leadership and in collaboration with the team.

* Provides updates to study team members regarding changes to workflow or patient-related needs according to protocol modifications.

* Communicates effectively with patients and assists them in understanding/navigating non-clinical study related concerns such as the schedule of events, trial related reimbursement or transportation, and ancillary services (under the supervision of a licensed clinician but clinician does not have to be physically present).

* Schedules study participants according to the approved protocol; coordinates with ancillary service providers to ensure patients remain adherent to the protocol; coordinates subjects tests and procedures in compliance with the particular protocol and with the appropriate department, and collaborates with other NYU and PCC departments to seamlessly navigate a patient to a trial and through screening, treatment and follow up/end of treatment.

Coordinates with ancillary service providers to ensure subjects remain adherent to the protocol.

* Prepares for upcoming study…