*Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This position is for the Department of Neurosurgery and will identify and assess patients who may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial or research program, distributes information, acts as a clinical resource, manages data, conducts follow-up care for patients, and attends meetings pertaining to the program.

Duties:

• Identifies and assesses patients who may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial or research program, distributes information, acts as a clinical resource, manages data, conducts follow-up care for patients, and attends meetings pertaining to the program.
• Identifies patients who may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial or research program.
• Performs the initial assessment of potential patients. Takes clinical history and completes patient data forms. May perform a physical exam during the assessment.
• Provides potential patients with study information. Obtains informed consent forms.
• Acts as a clinical resource and liaison between physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel.
• Assists in data management and data analysis.
• Responsible for the initiation, organization, and carrying out of patient follow-up. Assesses patient at all follow-up visits.
• Attends various meetings pertaining to the clinical trial or research program. May present information.
• May train clinical research staff.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelors Degree, AND:

• 12 months of clinical practice, nursing, or clinical trial or research program coordination experience.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors Degree for a total of 60 months experience. Masters Degree in lieu of experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to explain the clinical trial study information to the participants.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and guidelines.

Certifications:

• Oklahoma State licensure is required for Nurses and Physician Assistants. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Speaking and listening. Reaching, bending, standing and stooping.
• Environmental: Clinic Environment. Exposure to infectious diseases.

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