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Job Summary
The Cancer Center Protocol Office is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Cancer Center Protocol Office is a centralized clinical research office that supports clinical researchers in all disciplines within the Cancer Center. Our office promotes and facilitates clinical research by providing comprehensive services to physicians conducting clinical trials while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) works under general supervision to support the team in enrolling eligible patients on oncology clinical trials. The CRC I will be responsible for scheduling all protocol mandated tests required to comply with institutional and federal regulations governing clinical research. This position involves direct patient contact.
Qualifications
The following job duties will be performed under general supervision by the Clinical Research Manager:
Assist clinical team in screening potential patients for study participationSchedule all protocol required tests and proceduresCoordinate patient appointments with physicians, nurses, and all test areasCoordinate and schedule clinical safety laboratory specimen draws and ensure timely results are available to providersPrepare pre-visit communication for providers to ensure required assessments are completed and documentedMaintain point of contact communication with enrolled patients and assist with front line questions regarding study participationDevelop protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets, and other tools to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisitionCoordinate, obtain, process, and ship protocol required tissue samplesEnsure collection and processing (e.g. spin/separate/freeze) of all required correlative research blood samples with the coordination of the MGH Sample Processing Lab (SPL)Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs as required for individual studiesAdminister quality of life assessments as required for individual studies
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
BA/BS degree requiredCareful attention to detailGood organizational skillsAbility to follow directionsGood communication skillsComputer literacyWorking knowledge of clinical research protocolsAbility to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects rights and individual needsDuties will primarily be performed in an ambulatory/clinical office setting
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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