Research Coordinator II - Oncology

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.  

As a Research Coordinator II, you will coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects of moderate workload and complexity. In this role, you will support oncology clinical trials through study start-up, administrative activities and patient visits, providing patients with access to potential new treatment options when standard therapies may be limited. You will educate patients, coordinate study activities and serve as a consistent point of contact throughout the research process to ensure patients feel informed, supported and engaged in their care.

This position offers exposure to a variety of oncology clinical trials and research processes, meaningful patient interactions and the opportunity to contribute to advancements in cancer treatment. Through clinical trial coordination and patient support, you will play an important role in advancing research that may improve patient outcomes and help shape future standards of care for individuals with cancer and other serious illnesses.

Occasional travel to Akron-area satellite locations, including Bath, Green and Stow, may be required to support clinical research activities.

Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved business travel between sites.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects, ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements, including timely completion and communication of regulatory documents, development of data capture and monitoring plans, reporting of Serious Adverse Events as they occur, and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist with protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
• Collaborate with primary investigators, sponsors and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment.
• Monitor and report project status.
• Complete regulatory documents and develop data capture and monitoring plans.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
• Assist with preparation for and response to audits.
• Maintain professional relationships through frequent, open and effective communication with internal and external constituents.
• Assist with the development of training and educational materials for assigned research protocols.
• Provide and document education as needed.
• Conduct and document the informed consent process.
• May assist with research project budget development.
• Review clinic schedules and medical records to identify potential research participants.
• Screen patients for study eligibility.
• Coordinate study visits, procedures, laboratory collections and protocol-specific testing.
• Collaborate with physicians and research team members regarding participant enrollment and study conduct.
• Document study activities and maintain accurate research records.
• Enter data into electronic data capture systems and respond to sponsor queries.
• Educate patients and families regarding study participation requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, study meetings and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I
• OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field and one year of experience as a Research Coordinator I or performing the role of a Research Coordinator I
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field
• Clinical research experience
• Oncology experience
• Direct patient care experience
• Familiarity with research regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), or clinical trial processes

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• May require working irregular hours.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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