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Dignity Health Clinical Research Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona

Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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Responsibilities

This Clinical Research Specialist (Coordinator) position is specific to the NIH-funded ALL ALS consortium at Barrow Neurological Institute. BNI is a leading center for ALS biobanking with extensive experience in biomarker studies and additionally is a national leader in managing national and international ALS clinical trials. The ALL ALS consortium will collect clinical and biomarker data from people living with ALS pre-symptomatic individuals at risk for ALS as well as control participants. To foster wide representation across populations data will be collected from both remote and in-person visits including many clinical sites located in geographical areas with underrepresented populations. Data will be collected and harmonized in a single central data portal to enable information sharing and dissemination with researchers worldwide.

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting study protocol(s).

  • Assists with participant recruitment including pre-screening potential participant follow-up and collaboration with Investigators.

  • With the Investigators coordinates research subject informed consent and enrollment into appropriate research studies.

  • Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including but not limited to laboratory tests/phlebotomy vital signs ECG outcomes assessments cognitive evaluations as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).

  • Obtains medical history medical records and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.

  • Responds to patient inquiries via phone or in person in a timely manner.

  • Processing and shipment of laboratory samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).

  • Provides participant education with the Investigators research pharmacists and other members of the research study team such as study specific procedures diary/study log proper dosage/administration and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).

  • Completes case report forms data entry and maintains source documentation for all study participants.

  • Prepares for participant visits including scheduling and source document creation.

  • Triages tracks and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance to their requirements.

  • Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner.

We offer the following benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Pension Plan

Matching Retirement Programs

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Qualifications

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years related experience required.

Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products required.

Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or job-related experience in lieu of degree required.

Preferred:

Three (3) years clinical research experience preferred

Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.

Pay Range

$22.95 - $33.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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