Clinical Research Coordinator Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Career Opportunities•Clinical Research Coordinator
Position Details
Expiration Date
6/27/2025
Department
MC FW Cancer Center
Position Type
Professional
Location
Shreveport
Description This Coordinator in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center at Ochsner/LSD Health Shreveport is a professional healthcare team member. The incumbent will be supporting Phase 1 oncology clinical trials. The incumbent will function as a clinical research coordinator of NCI sponsored cooperative group, industry sponsored, and in-house investigator-initiated clinical research trials carried on through the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. This will include not only treatment trials, but also cancer control and prevention trials as mandated by the NCORP grant award or the Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Control. Incumbent will be responsible for carrying out work to its completion under general supervision of the Director, Medical Service Area and the faculty investigators conducting the research in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Incumbent will also assist in the conduct of clinical trials at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center’s affiliate sites established through its NCORP grant award. Incumbent must have an in-depth understanding of all regulatory guidelines set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice, I-UP AA, and the

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IRB and Clinical Trials Office pertaining to the conduct of clinical research in human subjects. Incumbent will act as administrative liaison between the M.D./Ph.D. Principal Investigator and all cooperative groups, industry sponsors, the Investigational Review Board, and all federal regulatory agencies. Job duties involve specialized work requiring knowledge of the clinical trial process in order to recruit and evaluate appropriate research trial participants. Specific duties include patient recruitment and assessment of patient eligibility, enrollment in appropriate trials, implementation of treatment or other research plans according to protocol guidelines, case management of protocol subjects, management of study drug supplies and drug accountability, education of other healthcare professionals, patients, and families regarding clinical trial participation, timely and accurate collection and submission of research data to clinical trial sponsors, completion of long-term follow-up of study patients, chart preparation for and participation in all quality assurance, FDA, and NCI audits, timely maintenance of in-house patient management database, completion of study queries, compilation, analysis and verification of statistics, initiation of and response to correspondence related to research activities, assistance with training additional affiliate sites in the conduct of clinical trials. Incumbent will perform nursing care, nursing assessment, and data collection for Phase 1 clinical research studies. Collection, labeling storage and shipping of blood, serum, urine, tissue and other specimens for analysis for each protocol. This position differs from a clinical research associate position in that it is focused on the specialty of the patient’s clinical care and/or cancer prevention care as well as the protocol driven tasks. In addition to providing and coordinating clinical care, clinical research coordinators have a central role in assuring participant safety, ongoing maintenance of informed consent, integrity of protocol implementation, accuracy of data collection, data recording and follow up. Care received by research participants is driven by study requirements and the collection of research data related to clinical indications. Study procedures may include administration of investigational drugs, performance of an experimental or investigational procedure, detailed clinical assessment or phenotyping to characterize the natural history and etiology of a disease, or delivery of a psychosocial intervention. Additional clinical care may be necessitated by the response of the participant to the study intervention. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and establish independent work routine. This will be a dedicated full-time position. Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Non-routine work hours may be required in this position including the potential for weekends. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times. Essential Position Functions & Duties A. 50% Protocol Management Adhere to the requirements of assigned clinical trial protocols.
Assist the investigator, Director, Business Manager and other clinical research personnel in pretrial evaluation, cost certification and budget and contract preparation.
Actively participate in subject recruitment.
Participate in health fairs and cancer screening programs for recruitment of patients to cancer control and prevention trials.
Review all eligibility criteria and follow-up requirements and screen patients according to criteria.
Educate patients about the purpose of the clinicallrial and study procedures.
Assure consenting process is completed and documented.
Enroll eligible subjects who have signed consent on study.
Coordinate pretreatment and follow-up tests, ancillary department material submission, study drug supply, and patient scheduling as needed.
Collect and submit data on appropriate forms according to the protocol.
Ensure treatment plans are carried out correctly and adhere to the protocol guidelines.
Assure that the most current IRB approved version of the protocol and consent form is used for patient enrollment.
Re-consent patients as needed in accordance with all protocol and consent form amendments.
Review eligibility criteria and source documents submitted by affiliate sites to verify patient eligibility.
Assist affiliate sites to ensure accurate implementation of protocol procedures. This may include travel to affiliate sites for audit purposes when necessary. This may also include performance of study-related duties on the mobile screening vehicles.
Schedules and/or performs procedures such as patient interviews, counseling, collection of vital signs, medication administration, venipunctures and other specimen collection within the privileges granted by incumbent’s licensure.
Report Adverse Events according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), sponsoring agency and local Institutional Review Board (IRB) by completion and submission of appropriate forms.
Prepare patient charts for quality assurance audits and be present at audits.
Communicate with Coordinator of Research Studies Billing and assist in accurate billing for study charges.
Identify which study drugs are supplied by the study, order drugs in a timely manner in order to ensure that patients are treated with study supplied drugs, and alert research pharmacist when such drugs are being ordered for a study.
Conduct close out procedures for pharmaceutical studies including preparation of patient charts for final monitor visit, notification of IRB personnel and assisting the Coordinator of Research Billing in final disposition of charges.
Complete and maintain written records to document the flow of data.
Maintain research records to include, but not limited to, flow sheets, pre-study forms, treatment forms, toxicity forms, serious adverse event forms, off-study forms, eligibility, checklists and informed consent.
Identify and flag copies of source documentation in the research record.
Provide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation on protocol specific forms consistent with source documents for the life of the subject or as long as protocol dictates.
Accurately document Toxicities and Response Assessments.
Monitor drug dose calculations and follow laboratory results to ensure dose modifications are made as needed.
Identify any treatment modification or alteration between protocol study and the treatment administered.
Explain variances or lack of protocol adherence.
Assist affiliate sites in accurate completion of case report forms.
Assist affiliate sites in completion and timely submission of all study patient queries.
Assure that a system of drug accountability and documentation is maintained.
Order and coordinate research drug shipments from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) or other suppliers of investigational drugs.
Appropriately return or dispose of drugs as indicated per protocol or standard industry practice.
Ensure appropriate storage and handling of study drugs as per protocol or standard industry practice.
Assure maintenance of drug transfer forms, return forms and shipping receipts.
Review Investigational Drug logs, Drug Accountability Review Forms and inventories with pharmacy staff and study
Assure compliance with research regulatory bodies.
Maintain documentation according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Institutional Conference on Harmonization Consolidated Guidelines (ICH).
Adhere to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies, procedures, and ethics for the protection of human research subjects.
Communicate with affiliate sites that operate under the

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IRB and ensure that sites are using current approved IRB documents.
Adhere to the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Investigational Drug Accountability Record Form (DARF) requirements.
Package shipments of biologically hazardous materials according to OSHA guidelines.
Adhere to LSU Compliance Program’s Code of Conduct.
Accurately utilize electronic databases and Web sites.
Enter each patient protocol registration in the appropriate Feist-Weiller Cancer Center electronic databases.
Update databases on a regular and timely basis.
Perform Cooperative Group registrations via the group web site as allowed per protocol.
Perform study registrations via sponsor’s web site as required per protocol.
Regularly access web site to assure current information being used.
Participate in electronic database training and continuing education.
Review and adhere to electronic database updates and policy changes.
Assist affiliate sites in the operation and maintenance of the electronic database. B. 20% Clinical Care Specialty focus on the care of research participants.
In addition to providing and coordinating clinical care, clinical research coordinators have a central role in assuring participant safety,
Care received by research participants is driven by study requirements and the collection of research data as well as clinical indications.
Study procedures may include administration of investigational drugs, performance of an experimental or investigational surgical or radiological procedure, detailed clinical assessment or phenotyping to characterize the natural history and etiology of a disease, or delivery of a psychosocial intervention.
Additional clinical care may be necessitated by the response of the participant to the study intervention. C.10% Communication Communicates with patient, significant other, the healthcare team and external agencies.
Consult and collaborate with physician/faculty investigators and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to follow treatment protocol.
Coordinate information and support other Coordinators in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.
Collaborate on a regular basis with Coordinator of Research Studies Billing to assure an accurate record of patient procedures and to identify which are research related or standard of care.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the investigator and the patient and patient families and keep patient informed of all protocol treatment issues.
Respond effectively and quickly to situations.
Establish effective working relationships with other departments as needed.
Confer with outside physicians and other healthcare team members to obtain data as required.
Coordinate monitoring activities with physician/faculty investigators, protocol; representatives and the Director of Clinical Research.
Develop effective communication with patient, significant other and/or family.
Collaborate with the Cancer Center Business Manager regarding financial aspects of studies.
Maintain communication with affiliate sites in support and assist in their continued education of the research process. D. 10% Education Plans and provide educational activities for patients, significant others and staff members.
Plan and provide patients with educational materials supplied by the protocol sponsors.
Implement educational activities based on identified needs.
Educate patients of protocol changes affecting their welfare.
Actively participate as a preceptor for new Coordinators.
Assist with the continuing education of the healthcare team associated with the care of cancer and other patients.
Maintain and enhance own knowledge base.
Attend site initiation visits and investigator/coordinator meetings.
Regular attendance at Clinical Research Staff Meetings and Clinical Research Committee Meetings.
Complete mandatory educational requirements as required by your license.
Obtain and maintain research certification.
Develop and maintain an understanding of policies and standards, including but not limited to, Southwest Oncology Group, Institutional Review Board, Standards on the Commission of Cancer, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and hospital and clinic policies.
Attend mandatory yearly Campus Education Day and hospital or clinic in-services as appropriate.
Annual completion of Ochsner/LSD Health Shreveport chemotherapy-competency check list. E. 5% Quality Assurance Performs quality assessment/improvement functions.
Prepare and present data relevant to identified records selected for Quality Assurance Site visits and FWCC Clinical Trials Office Internal QA/QC.
Clarify issues identified by auditors.
Implement audit recommendations timely as appropriate.
Perform periodic self-audits comparing data sheets with medical record for accuracy.
Periodic review of drug storage and Drug Accountability Review Forms to assure compliance with National Cancer Institute regulations.
Report deficiencies to appropriate staff.
Answer all queries and requests timely and accurately. Non-Essential Position Functions & Duties 5% Marginal Functions Provide coverage for other Coordinators.
Travel between the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center and associated participating institutions.
Performs other related duties and special assignments as directed by supervisor.
Attend cooperative group an investigator meetings as required.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications The applicant must meet one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program ..
Associate Science Nursing (ASN) and a minimum of four (4) years clinical and or research experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an in-patient unit within the last 5 years.
Basic Life Support (BLS)•American Heart Association OR American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications
RN license.
Critical•care experience.
Oncology infusion experience.
ACLS certification.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Additional Position Information PSN/PER Number:

PSN 59020/PER 460

Salary Range:

$60,000•$80,000

Primary Location:

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