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Ochsner Health · 3 days ago

Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator - Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare. The Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator will evaluate, initiate, and maintain clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and serving as a mentor to junior staff.

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Responsibilities

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 (study participant) 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 patient 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 but not limited to site initiation, maintenance, and close out of studies

Develops and maintains all required documentation as it relates to the conduct of assigned clinical trials and associated patient care

Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution and transcribes information across various internal and external electronic data systems

Conducts daily work and clinical trial activity in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Provides mentorship, professional development, and support to less senior team members and interns; assesses quality assurance of study visits and data; periodically reviews and provides constructive feedback on standard operating procedures; and coordinates special projects related to workflow optimization

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical research experienceACRPSOCRA certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)ICH guidelines knowledgeLean management principlesEpic software proficiencyEffective communication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting, OR 2 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting with ACRP or SOCRA certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire

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

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees