The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is looking to solve the problem of managing daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the Clinical Trials Office within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology desired
- Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired
- Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Office Software applications desired
Responsibilities
- Assist with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols
- Recruit, interview and enroll patients
- Obtain informed consent and ensure consent process is administered in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements
- Educate patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study
- Coordinate scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with the study protocol
- Assist with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure, or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professionals to evaluate patient response, identify the status of complications, & provide the appropriate level of care
- Assist with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- One year of experience in a clinical research capacity (human subjects) is required
- Must be able to effectively communicate, both face-to-face and in writing, with clinical staff, research participants, and outside collaborators
- Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check
- A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process
