Clinical Trial Coordinator III - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Orlando Health

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals providespersonalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supportsphysician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently wasnamed in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies essential to the management of clinical trials research.

**Must have Two (s) years of Clinical Trial Experience**

** Nurse (RN or LPN) and BMT experience preferred”**

Essential Functions
• Assists in training, developing, and supervising the work of the Clinical Research Coordinators I & II.
• Performs a variety of duties involved in standardization of operating procedures across all trials.
• Coordinate multi-site or large-scale clinical trials research studies conducted by a supervising principal investigator(s) in support of activities that meet objectives of assigned research protocol(s).
• Assesses patients for protocol eligibility and communicates findings to investigator/physician.
• Coordinates the implementation of protocol procedures.
• Operates specialized equipment as needed in assigned area, if applicable.
• Assesses and monitors patient responses and adverse reactions; reports same to accountable sources.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Completes a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating clinical trial sites and for internal purposes.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure adherence to FDA and protocol guidelines; identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of amendments to clinical trials protocols to the IRB.
• Provides educational in-services as needed.
• Promotes interdepartmental cooperation and coordination for each protocol.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Assists in the development of treatment orders for active studies, to be reviewed by the treating physician.
• Assists the research team in preparing for site audits.
• Attends appropriate departmental and/or corporate meetings.
• Attends study group and investigator meetings as required.
• Pre-screen patients who are potential candidates for clinical trials at Orlando Health

Education/Training
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management, or other).
• Associate degree in a health-related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health Information Management) and two (2) years of directly related work experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree (in additional to the requirements listed in the Experience section.
• Graduate of an accredited allied health program and three (3) years of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• If no degree, experience may be substituted at a two for one ratio and a minimum of six (6) years clinical research experience required.

Licensure/Certification

• All RNs and other Clinical Research Coordinators involved in direct patient care may be required to be licensed by the medical director.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification required.
• Maintains current CCRC/CCRP Certification (Certified Research Coordinator) by the Association of Research Professionals or SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates).

Experience
Two (s) years of clinical or research experience required. A Master’s degree in a health-related field may substitute for up to two (2) years clinical research experience