Clinical Research Coordinator
Slidell Memorial Hospital
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Required – High school diploma or equivalent.Work Experience
Required - 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.CertificationsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. Exceptions will be granted for those in fully remote status.Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology and processes.
- Working knowledge of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on the investigational plan
- Ability to develop study related budgets, contracts, and patient consent documents.
- Working knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including working knowledge of Epic.
- 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 organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and learn new techniques.
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including on-call, weekend, and night shifts.
- Organizes strategies for recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required.
- 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 independently conducts 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.
- 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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the and its , as well as the for more information.