Research Monitoring Specialist

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Additional Information: Responsible for monitoring activities to assure compliance. Provides reviews of case report forms, source documents, and regulatory documents; assesses the maintenance and security of study records, test articles, and study specimens; reviews the informed consent process; and serves as an institutional liaison. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a monitoring program and tools for human research.
• Obtain documents and assure the files are complete.
• Conduct initial, interim and close-out monitoring visits for all designated studies.
• Communicate issues and status of monitoring activities, potential findings, and education opportunities.
• Reviews contracts for required elements.
• Develop procedures, tools, internal systems trend analyses, quality improvement efforts and monitor its effect.
• Assist in educational activities/training, coordinate trends in audits, and be a content resource.
• Assist research project development, drafting forms, and reviewing documents.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees