Clinical Research Coordinator (Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences)
About The Position
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator who will administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues. The Clinical Research Coordinator will monitor the clinical course and collection of research data on patients participating in clinical trials at the Johns Hopkins University-Sibley Hospital location, Department of Radiation Oncology. The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage patient clinical research data which will be used to generate specific study findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in using REDCap and/or OnCore databases.
- Ability to use statistical software such as Stata and experience with coding in Python.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
- Participate in clinical study start-up meetings.
- Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
- Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants
- Contribute to the development of recruitment strategies for participants for assigned study.
- Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
- Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
- Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
- Serve as liaison to study participants.
- Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings.
- Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Conduct neurocognitive assessments using the following tests: California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT), NIH Toolbox, NEPSY-II/DKEFS, and Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, and WAIS-IV) following training
- Adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information.
- Engage in regular contact with physicians, other health care personnel and occasionally, patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
