Clinical Trials Associate I-1204537 position at in Nashville

is currently seeking to employ Clinical Trials Associate I-1204537 on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:19:09 GMT. The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Trials Associate I to assist with the administration of clinical research within the TRIAD Translational Medicine Research Program. The Clinical Trials Associate I works with a team of study coordinators, physicians, and psychologists to coordinate studies of new medications or combined medication and behavioral treatments in children...

Clinical Trials Associate I-1204537

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Description: is currently seeking to employ Clinical Trials Associate I-1204537 right now, this position will be dwelled in Tennessee. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Trials Associate I to assist with the administration of clinical research within the TRIAD Translational Medicine Research Program.

The Clinical Trials Associate I works with a team of study coordinators, physicians, and psychologists to coordinate studies of new medications or combined medication and behavioral treatments in children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Fragile X Syndrome.

The position performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of clinical trials; assists in ensuring adherence to protocols, appropriate regulations, and deadlines; and ensures quality of information received.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

• Assists nurse in assessing patient eligibility for approved study.

a.Knowledgeable of protocols in order to determine specific criteria for eligibility or exclusion. b.Gathers complete medical history of patient. c.Ensures patient consent forms are completed. d.Reviews medical history to determine eligibility status e.Discusses findings with research nurse.

• Processes patient data and runs reports as needed.

a.Abstracts and records all patient data essential to the study onto required case report forms. b.Sets up timeline of tests and required procedures for nurse. c.Inputs all pertinent patient data into database accurately d.Collects and monitors all study patients records to document treatments and outcomes as required by the protocol e.Reports all adverse reactions according to VU and protocol guidelines f.Checks values from lab and rates toxicity levels g.Ensures complete source documentation in record h.Ensures treatment and dates match i.Assists nurse and Clinical Trials Specialist with monitoring compliance with protocol and regulations

• Ensures deadlines are met for study a.Informs nurse of tests and procedures as needed

b.Schedules shipping of specimens and samples to meet protocol deadlines. c.Coordinates with patient's PCP or testing facility to ensure tests or procedures are conducted as required. d.Prepares kits for procedures, labels tubes, gives to nurse with specific times and dates for collection. e.Freezes, spins, separates samples, and cultures as necessary. Mails to designated labs.

• Meets with and assists in response to sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with protocol and applicable regulations.

a.Meets with and assists in response to sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with protocol and applicable regulations. b.Answers queries from sponsoring companies. c.Meets with monitors to respond to any question of data validity.

• Conducts follow-up of study patients.

a.Calls or sends questionnaires to patient to check outcomes, survival rate, and quality of life. b.Informs tumor registry, appropriate clinics, and hospital of patient status.

• May conduct outside audits of other institutions data.

a.Knowledgeable of protocol b.Examine data and records to ensure compliance with protocol.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Expected hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm; with occasional variation depending on availabilty of study participants.

Salary is commensurate upon years of education and experience.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

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Job Requirements

Education, training, experience:
Job requires Associates and 1 year of experience or the equivalent.

Research experience and experience interacting with children & adolescents in a clinical or research setting is preferred.

Additional education/degrees and knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disabilities will be helpful.

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Primary Location TN-Nashville-Village at Vanderbilt

Organization Psychiatry 104535
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This position will be opened on: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:19:09 GMT

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