Study Coordinator

Study Coordinator

Job Summary

Coordinates research and administrative activities in support of the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN.)

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

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Responsibilities
The position involves a variety of tasks such as offering enrollment to patients, coordinating with other team members and the Biorepository, supporting research interest needs of investigators, entering data, and other research related tasks.

The coordinator works under the direction of the Total Cancer Care Program Managers, with an emphasis in support of the Head & Neck and Lung Cancer Disease Center Investigators. The coordinator may support various projects related to these cancers, attends meeting with both the Disease Center and Total Cancer Care teams as directed, consults with the Total Cancer Care team on project/study issues and/or solicits guidance as necessary. S/he may be cross-trained in processes related to other Disease Centers to provide team coverage when needed. S/he works independently with health care providers and patients.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient identification, recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and other patient communications in multiple clinics at HCI. May need to be present to meet with scheduled patients as early as 6:00 am as needed.
• Offer questionnaires to enrolled study participants regularly at the time of consent or via follow-up contact.
• Maintains information in patient databases and may be responsible for data entry.
• Recognizes and informs study team of protocol deviations and participates in documentation of deviations.
• Assists the Total Cancer Care Program Managers with research and team related tasks.
• Works closely with the Biorepository and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource and investigators and ensures proper collection and processing of specimens.
• Is responsible to arrange coverage when not present. 8. Performs other responsibilities as required.

Problem-Solving
He/she prioritizes and helps optimize processes needed to achieve study goals. He/she functions independently under minimal supervision. He/she has an understanding of good clinical practice and research processes.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.

Preferences

• Some research experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPPA and IRB regulations.
• Demonstrates the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined.
• Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with patients, with other study team members and will be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description. S/he will be organized and demonstrate excellent communication skills

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN38788B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 31600 - 58400
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

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