Stem Cell Research Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Inova Center for Personalized Health & Inova Fairfax Hospital are looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I to join the team Stem Cell & Medicine Research Team. This role will be full-time, regular business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexibility needed around specific research studies).

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate fluidity with clinical responsibilities and research within our Stem Cell and Cancer Research departments. 
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of imaging principles, theory, anatomy and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
• Provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to imaging practice standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Effectively uses radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment.
• Recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.  
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of policies/procedures.
• Exhibits excellent, clear communication skills.
• Demonstrates creativity in section operation skills, decision making skills and contingency planning preparation.
• Acts as a resource for imaging students and other technologists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within six months from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.
• Experience: One (1) year of research training and/or protocol implementation.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; Must be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in VA

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience: Strong clinical background in: ICU/oncology/medicine; research

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.