Research Specialist
The posted compensation range of $22.95 - $33.28 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Located conveniently in the heart of is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned , , , , and (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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Responsibilities
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in- class therapies for brain tumor patients.
The Ivy Research Specialist is a research professional working under the direction of the Principal Investigator on multiple ongoing research studies. The Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of the daily research activities with research participants. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the entire Ivy team including but not limited to the Principal Investigator, Research Nurse Clinicians, Regulatory and Research Navigator.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists the Research Navigator with the identification of patients which may be considered for trial enrollment.
• Reviews and comprehends the protocol and collaborates with the research team to execute the trial as required by the protocol.
• Consents patients for the purposes of screening and/or treatment trials as appropriate.
• Assists with the coordination of patient visits within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinates and implements procedures to collect data from patient charts, medical records, diagnostic tests and other sources and enter data into the required database.
• In collaboration with regulatory, ensures all key personnel engaged in the project have met training requirements according to federal regulations and institutional policies.
• Participates in various study procedures that may include obtaining blood, tissue or other specimens for the laboratory, EKG, vital signs as delegated by the Investigator.
• Communicates effectively with Research Nurses, Neuro-Oncology, Radiation-Oncology, Pathology, and other departments.
• Upholds all standards of patient privacy and good clinical practice when interfacing with neurosurgeon clinics and brain tumor patients.
• Supports company compliance program by attendance in annual training and following compliance guidelines.
• Assists with study close-out by ensuring the timely closeout of documents and arranging the secure storage of study documents to be maintained according to policy.
Qualifications
Minimim Required:
High School diploma and related college or certification course work required.
2 years of related experience
Demonstrates excellent oral, written & telephone communication skills, along with tact, diplomacy, and strong customer service orientation.
Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration, staff members, and hospital personnel.
Ability to work well independently as well as in team environment.
Ability to be flexible, organized, detail-oriented and tenacious in follow-through.
Knowledge and understanding of human research policies, regulations, procedures, and standards according to FDA, ICH, GCP guidelines, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field.
Current GCP and IATA certification.
Professional certification: CCRC or CCRP
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit /benefits.
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