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Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

BMDACC Gateway Oncology-Rsrch

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Research

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office is the oncology service line for Banner Research. The department operates in Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and Banner Gateway Medical Center. The department conducts Phases I-III treatment clinical trials covering all disease groups with the goal to provide support to the physician investigators and to provide trial treatment options to the patients in a safe and ethical manner, while ensuring compliance to the FDA and institutional regulations.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation, advancing oncology research to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes, and providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing these devastating diseases. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, and oncology research and care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing research clinical conduct and data collection and entry support for clinical research studies.  Duties include handling key operational functions for research studies and abstracting relevant research related data from medical records and source documents, populating, and coordinating use of research data bases and data sources, participant consenting, screening, enrollment, quality review, training, report production, and submission of collected research data. 

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Under the direction of the RN Specialist, Clinical Research Coordinator or principal investigator, coordinates research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.

2. Maintains patient calendars, screening, and enrollment information utilizing departmental databases/tools to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.

3. Completes initial intake on participants for research studies. Determines participant eligibility based on study specific criteria. Verifies that patients have completed appropriate registration materials and maintains related records and information. Obtains and reviews relevant medical history with participants.

4. Accountable for completing entire informed consent process, which includes proper consent discussion & documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and departmental SOPs while assuring compliance with all relevant IRB and applicable regulatory agency requirements. 

5. Collects required data by utilizing Cerner and other electronic databases, records obtained from external physician’s offices, patient interviews, and other sources. Accurately enters data into the clinical research forms through computerized databases.

6. Maintains and updates department specific databases. Develops and implements efficient data collection tools and methods. Develops and manipulates spreadsheets. Performs internal data quality reviews for accuracy and quality of data collection. Prepares, updates, and organizes tracking logs and patient research files. Identifies and communicates important protocol and data management issues or problems to leadership.

7. Submits data to appropriate agencies and maintains established quarterly reporting rates. Uses electronic data capture. Complies with federal reporting requirements. Answers requests for requested data, extracts data from assigned facility data base and generates reports as needed. Submits forms and other reports in a timely manner and maintains all source documentation. Performs data outcomes analysis, creates data reports, and works on special data management projects as assigned.

8. Facilitates monitoring and audit related activities as directed and assists in training of new staff members as directed.

9. May serve as a backup, collecting and processing phlebotomy specimens for analysis using appropriate or specified equipment. Ensures proper labeling and obtains pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms. Performs vital signs and EKG as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess relevant knowledge as typically obtained by completion of an Associate's degree in healthcare, research, or related field and two years previous research experience. Two years of health care experience or equivalent knowledge/experience in a healthcare or research setting will also be considered.

Knowledge of regulatory affairs and current issues concerning the conduct of clinical research or health care operations. Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to interpret laboratory reports and understand disease processes and testing with an understanding of disease staging and status. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to provide effective customer service. Must be proficient with common office software including web based and ability to conduct computer-based literature searches.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree with previous pertinent experience working in a clinical research setting.  

Additional education or experienced preferred.

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