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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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Responsibilities
This position will be primarily to support the research efforts within the Barrow Spine Program. Our spinal neurosurgeons are nationally renowned for their expertise in spinal deformities and complex spinal reconstructions, spinal cord tumors and spinal trauma. The program has expanded to include the implementation and analysis of advanced, state-of-the art robotics and navigation methodologies. There are also quality based imaging, positioning, and neuromonitoring studies in progress with the plan to enhance our operative workflow. The stage is set for the Barrow Spine Program to advance the spine research platform with ambitious clinical and basic science research activities.Clinical Research Specialist Position Duties:Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Institutional Review Board (IRB) HIPAA regulations and institutional requirements which include but are not limited to the following duties:Knowledge of regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting study protocol(s).Assists with participant recruitment including pre-screening potential participant follow-up and collaboration with Investigators.With the Investigators coordinates research subject informed consent and enrollment into appropriate research studies.Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including but not limited to laboratory tests/phlebotomy vital signs ECG outcomes assessments cognitive evaluations as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).Obtains medical history medical records and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.Responds to patient inquiries via phone or in person in a timely manner.Processing and shipment of laboratory samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).Provides participant education with the Investigators research pharmacists and other members of the research study team such as study specific procedures diary/study log proper dosage/administration and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).Completes case report forms data entry and maintains source documentation for all study participants.Prepares for participant visits including scheduling and source document creation.Triages tracks and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance to their requirements. Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner.
We offer the following benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Pension Plan
Matching Retirement Programs
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Qualifications
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years related experience required.
Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products required.
Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or job-related experience in lieu of degree required.
Preferred:
Three (3) years clinical research experience preferred
Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.