at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Clinical Research Assistant - ONC Radiation Oncology
Department:
SOM KC Radiation Oncology
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Radiation Oncology
Position Title:
Clinical Research Assistant - ONC Radiation Oncology
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities. Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to assist in coordination of all aspects of clinical research. This encompasses study recruitment, pre-screening for eligibility, data entry, maintenance of regulatory files, study visit scheduling, and collection data within scope of role.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research. Radiation Oncology department is recognized nationally as a leader in cancer research, care and education. We are an integral part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-comprehensive designated Cancer Center in the state of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. Our world-class physician faculty provide compassionate and state-of-the-art care for KU Cancer Center patients. We are leading the way with research and clinical trials that aim to improve cancer treatments, increase cure rates, decrease treatment-related side effects and improve quality of life.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Research Manager to assist with research coordination which includes data collection forms, and entering data for various departmental research.
- Review necessary research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts preparation.
- Assist in the administration of clinical research trials by ensuring completion of numerous research activities, including participant enrollment and data collection and chart review.
- Maintain complete and accurate research documentation, including electronic medical records, participant files, case report forms, databases, and study binders follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for department and research.
- Allow for schedule flexibility that may include collecting data, consenting participants, or performing study duties.
- Participate in activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing and shipping.
- Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Coordinator, as required.
- Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
- Conducts Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families
- Document trial related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
- Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 4 year of experience with research or within the healthcare field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Work Experience:
- Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, CRIS, Access, or other electronic data capture systems.
- Experience with electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills:
- Organizational skills
- Written and oral communication skills
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Assistant---ONC-Radiation-Oncology_JR009426 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009426.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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