Coordinator Research - Lab AdminGeneral in Corpus Christi, TX

Summary:

Coordinates, directs and implements research protocols. Provides research skills in an outpatient research unit and/or inpatient unit involving research related efforts. Responsibilities include assessing, implementing and evaluating a protocol in a research unit using professional skills which may require specialized training or experience.

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials.
• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment and dispensing of study medication.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.
• Provides education regarding study activities to patient, relatives and CHRISTUS staff as necessary per protocol.
• Prepares regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board and/or sponsor.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties
• Perform duties in the clinical laboratory setting to identify, collect samples and data, de-identify samples and data, process, and ship biospecimen samples related to research.
• Work closely with Biobanking sponsors to ensure the sample collection, data collection, processing, and shipping of the samples follow the written protocol or statement of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• One to Two years of applicable experience in the Laboratory Setting (ie: Lab Technician) is preferred
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Laboratory procedures and processes is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of OHSA regulations and the safe handling of biological samples

Experience

• Previous experience in research is preferred.
• Previous experience in phlebotomy is preferred
• Previous experience in the use of EMR is preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current License and/or certification in area of expertise preferred

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time