Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology - Tower Health

The Oncology Research Coordinator at the St. Christopher's Hospital for Children will be a crucial addition to our strong clinical program. The person in this position will be responsible for  facilitating Administrative tasks regarding all oncology research efforts. He/she will report to the Oncology Program Manager on a day to day basis.

• The Research Coordinator coordinates assigned research studies both clinical and non-clinical throughout the regulatory process from initial Institutional Review Board application until protocol closure and maintains the research database.
• The Research Coordinator will provide consistent oversight of the various assigned activities to ensure competent and standardized practices, and assist to coordinate strategies to enhance departmental communication and collaboration.  
• Work with children of Oncology group to perform a battery of tests run on computer and paper based.  

This role is approximately 85% Administrative, Coordinator and Regulatory and approximately 15% Research to support the Research Team. 

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Education Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2+ years experience 

Certification and Licensure

• IRB Certification preferred; Knowledge and familiarity with the IRB process is a plus

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization 

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.