Research Coordinator 1 - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 27208

Department:
SCALLAN-HAHSO-0124

Employee Type:
Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:
Non-Union

Openings Remaining:1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days

Shift:
Various Rotating

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 22/02/24

Closing Date: 01/03/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

Position Summary:

Position Responsibilities:

Identifies Potential Study Participants- Uses a recruitment process appropriate from the study, which will include reviewing medical charts

Explains the purpose and goals of the project to the patient. Responds to study participant questions, explains participant rights and responsibilities.
Follows clear protocol mandated criteria for inclusion and enrollment in study. Refers borderline decisions related on inclusion/exclusion to others.
Registers patient information, obtains patient consent and ensures all study documentation is completed and included in appropriate files.
Carries out Patient Visits
Plans visits according to the study requirements, protocols, and availability of health care professionals required for any step of the study.
Deals with scheduling issues in the most effective manner that ensures the study criteria are adhered to.
Prepares equipment, lab supplies, and documentation prior to visit. Sets up and maintains various investigator site files.
Conducts patient visits. May administer selfreporting questionnaires, measure lung function, collect samples (e.g. blood, sputum), or process sputum within the protocol set out for the project.
Coordinates other tests with appropriate health care professionals according to their professional scope of practice.
Ensures patient safety and ethics are followed.
Coordinates any other steps and processes required to compile participant documentation, such as file review, interactions with health care professionals and any other approved information gathering techniques.

Data Management

Reviews source documents such as health records, patient files or other information to complete case study forms, to abstract data and to enter data into the database.

oEstablishes a data validation plan to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of data collected to ensure accuracy of analysis and reporting.

- oEnsures all results are cross checked to ensure accuracy after they are entered into the database

Laboratory Procedures
Processes and ships clinical samples from clinical studies.
May carry out laboratory work requiring knowledge of techniques such as: pipet, centrifuge, venipuncture, sample processing and storage (centrifugation), phlebotomy, blood pressure, ECG, vital signs etc.
Use of proper infection control techniques when working with patients or specimens.

REB Submissions/Amendments

May assist in preparing reporting documents related to ethics submissions and study protocols.
May assist or coordinate submissions to REB, including case report forms, source documents, information, and consent forms.

Administrative Tasks

May assist in documenting chart notes, preparing updates for study, and participating in meetings.
May maintain records and track expenditures in budgets and provide assistance in preparing financial summaries.

Nature and Scope of the Work:

Reports directly to the Principal Investigator of the research lab (M.D.)
Investigator meetings, protocol development, REB submission, recruitment, clinical documentation and procedures.
Primarily responsible for 1-2 clinical studies, also covering other staff's clinical studies (when necessary).
Covering other coordinator during vacation that requires carrying after-hours pager.
Some flexibility required, ie. out of regular working hours (approx.10-15 days/year).
At least 25 hours per week. The number of days and hours per day can be discussed prior to hiring.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in science with good technical skills.
Having wet lab experience would be considered an asset.
Ability to undergo training for Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Ability to perform with minimum direct supervision.
Ability to problemsolve and respond to feedback.
Flexible and positive professional attitude required.
Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record required.
Superb general organization skills with attention to detail are essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will facilitate interactions with the rest of the team and the clinical staff.
Working on more than one study at a time and sometimes reporting to more than one PI will make an ability to prioritize, negotiate, set and meet goals essential.
Excellent general computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Word and Exce