Research Data Coordinator- Interventional Radiology

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Coordinator, Research Data is to provide administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. Coordinates and gathers patient data for research studies.

KEY FUNCTIONS
1. To assist in the coordination of regulatory correspondence and protocol administration on all departmental clinical research.
-Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration).
-Complete forms and comply with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination.
-Assist in coordinating and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies.
-Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually for NCI studies).
-Inform sponsors and collaborators of regulatory status of protocols at least monthly in formal departmental protocol review meetings.
-Collect specimens as outlined in assigned protocols.
-Maintain a system for controlling paper flow for protocols and related grants, to include setting up and maintaining reference file system.
-Assist in the preparation of scheduled status reports describing interim data, using the Patient Data Management System.
-Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in institutional and departmental training.

2. To transfer patient information into the electronic database and case books.
-Review medical records to extract data points.
-Assist with data entry into database and casebooks.
-Make survival calls and appropriately record the data.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient flowsheet, to include entry of toxicities, adverse events, follow-up visits, dose modifications, and any other protocol-required data.
-Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in institutional and departmental training.

3.To assist research nurses and other clinical research personnel with patient-related activities.
-Answer and screen office phone calls effectively and professionally.
-Triage patient calls to the research nursing area.
-Work with patients to coordinate appointment schedules.
-Relay immediately important patient messages to research nurses and other clinical research personnel.
-Complete requests for Interventional Radiology services and special laboratory slips for all protocols accurately and in a timely fashion.
-Pick up special blood or tissue specimens correctly and in a timely fashion and transport to appropriate locations, as specified by protocols..
-Prepare tissue specimens correctly, as specified by protocols.
-Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the institutional and departmental training.

4. To maintain a high level of professional expertise and credibility through educational programs, including on-site training and off-site conferences.
-Attend department research meetings and conferences.
-Supplement education as needed through use of reference materials, lectures, etc.
-Inform appropriate staff and arrange coverage for necessary functions when absent.
-Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in institutional and departmental training.

5.Other duties as assigned.

The performance for all expected outcomes is measured by observation by supervisor, reports from faculty and co-workers, the accuracy and timeliness of work produced, and the demonstrated ability to effectively work under stress. The position also requires one to anticipate needs, to recognize situations requiring assistance and have the ability to refer or perform any necessary tasks, and to comprehend the goals of the department/program and take the initiative in making decisions and taking actions to further these goals.

The above functions require the following abilities and skills:
•Ability to practice independently, strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and critical judgment skills, and ability to interact effectively with patients and co-workers.
•Strong attention to detail.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Ability to work with personal computers using standard word processing software, spreadsheets, and programs for database and graphics usage.
•Ability to maintain a satisfactory work environment by organizing and redistributing files, records, etc., requiring bending, stooping, reaching, manual handling, walking, visually inspecting, extended standing, sitting and repetitive motions. May be required to lift up to 15 pounds.
•Use of computer via keyboard, and operating facsimile machine, calculator, printer, photocopy machine, etc. Use of push-button, multiple line telephone set. Must be able to master new software by utilizing available resources (other program personnel, reference manual, training classes, etc.)
•Be clearly understood by verbal communication in face-to-face encounters and by telephone.
•Strong command of the English language, including spelling, writing, and verbalizing and ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

Required Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred degree: Bachelor's degree.

Required Experience:Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Preferred Experience: Experience using REDCap and Prometheus. At least onein a Data Coordinator position at MDACC.

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