Primary City/State:
Sun City, Arizona
Department Name:
Neuropath-Lab Overhead-Rsrch
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Research
Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.
As a Clinical Research Representative , you'll help mentor and teach a motivated applicant interested in growing within the clinical trials space. In this position you will play an integral role in the support and execution of multiple clinical trials, at the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and Clinical Trials Leadership Team. The workplace day to day will consist of supporting the CRC with needed task such as room prep, checking in patients, uploading documents, data entry and supply inventory. In this role you will also be responsible for proactively scheduling patient visits per the required protocol windows and completing appointment reminder calls. In this role you will be taught the intricacies of clinical trials regulations and the requirements for successful execution of a clinical trial from start up to closing. Other responsibilities can include document preparation, pre-screening patients for eligibility and outreach events.
Schedule : Monday - Friday 8a-4:30pm
Banner Research is at the leading edge in a new era of scientific discovery and innovation. Our basic and clinical research faculty turns ground-breaking research findings into new identification, treatment and prevention methods for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer and Orthopedics. We have an international reputation for our work and we provide outstanding access for patients to clinical trials. Our commitment to excellence allow us to make a difference in people's lives every day.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for handling key functions for research studies, such as participant consenting, screening, enrollment, registrations, and compiling and submitting data related to participants engaged in applicable research studies. Monitors study compliance and maintains a system for effective data flow associated with research protocols.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Maintains current and accurate protocol documentation and notifies appropriate individuals of pertinent protocol changes. Identifies and communicates important protocol and data management issues to appropriate sponsors.
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Complete initial intake on participants for research studies. Determines participant eligibility based on study specific criteria. Verifies that patients have completed appropriate registration materials and maintains related records and information. Obtains and reviews relevant medical history with participants.
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Instructs volunteers on protocol requirements and explains study procedures. Accountable for completing entire informed consent process, which includes proper consent discussion & documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
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Ensures protocol compliance with intense monitoring of specific study requirements and schedules protocol related treatment and tests. Performs specific clinical duties as required per the research study.
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Completes independent adverse event and concomitant therapy review with participants while also facilitating routine protocol visits. May also aide study coordinator in completing more complex visits.
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Prepares and maintains a variety of documentation in assigned area of responsibility.
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May serve as a backup, collecting and processing phlebotomy specimens for analysis using appropriate or specified equipment. Ensures proper labeling and obtains pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms. Performs vital signs and EKG as appropriate.
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Trains other Research Assistants in scheduling and data entry systems and in clinical procedures such as EKG, vital signs and phlebotomy.
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Department level and patient responsibility. Some positions may have frequent interaction with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and related clinical departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of basic knowledge as normally obtained by the completion of an Associate’s degree.
Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures as normally obtained through the completion of three to five years experience in a health care setting, preferably in a research environment. Extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology in order to read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records and information. Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize duties as needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills.
Must be knowledgeable of data entry and computer programs associated with maintaining databases, spreadsheets, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in phlebotomy and laboratory specimen processing. Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certified Research Certification
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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