Research Coordinator 1

Job Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for 2 full-time Research Coordinators

The purpose of this position is to promote the research objectives of the department. This position works with faculty and staff to facilitate investigator-initiated clinical registries and clinical research studies.

This position must be able to work independently under administrative direction on multiple research projects without benefit of written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with team members and may require interaction with Sponsors health care personnel and patients as needed for the successful completion of research projects. Multiple projects may be in progress simultaneously with the expectation of additional projects in the future. This position requires schedule flexibility (hybrid role) with the need to be on-site up to 5 days a week as needed for project coordination. Research occurs amongst multiple sites of practice and may require the need to travel between sites as needed.

Duties :

Data Coordination Abstraction Input and Analysis 70%

Work independently and with study team members to obtain abstract and code complex clinical information from multiple sources (medical records research records etc.) for research subjects. Code and record said information into various study-specific data-capture systems (both electronic and paper-based).

Work with sponsor representatives and research staff to review data and resolve data queries with minimal errors.

With other study team members make judgments about the relevance of the clinical data to the research for complicated radiation oncology research subjects.

Responsible for maintaining computer spreadsheets and databases for research studies

May work with study team to draft scheduling request orders to meet study protocol needs.

Act on regulatory requests to assist with Honest Broker activities.

Process Improvement/Study Data Analysis 15%

Work with the study team and other groups to develop process improvement tools. Assist in the assessment and design of tracking tools to develop standard data practices.

Assist Investigators and study team members with preparation and analysis of study data for publication and grant preparation.

Protocol Coordination 10%

Collate and maintain clinical information from multiple sources into research charts study binders etc.

Track and maintain research subject schedules based on complex protocol-specific requirements.

Assist with retrieval and return of patient kits materials specimens etc.

Ability to learn and perform electrocardiograms (EKG)

Research Billing 5%

May assist Research Coordinators and Associate Director Finance Grants and Contracts with the proper billing of research charges and budget development.

Perform related tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in biology psychology public health nursing or related field and one year of clinical work with patients within a medical setting.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certificate and/or registration.

Desired:

• Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office software.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task organize and prioritize multiple projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under supervision and be a team player. Should be highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and new projects. Maintain positive vision sense of humor and professional demeanor under potentially stressful situations.

• Applicants selected for this position who have not already completed the training for clinical research involving human subjects will be required to complete this training.

• Perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to the research study

• Provide preparatory support that will enable the study coordinators to effectively record subject data

• Ability to be flexible in a multitude of professional situations

• Perform related duties as needed or required

• Ability to maintain effective communication with study coordinators sponsors health care personnel patients and Principal Investigators (i.e. task completion prioritization size of workload)

• Ability to work independently and expeditiously

• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology specifically in oncology

• Familiarity with Epic systems

• Familiarity with clinical research

• Knowledge of University of Washington/Fred Hutch Cancer Center processes

• Familiarity with REDCap

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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