Clinical Research Assistant- Radiation Oncology

Department:

SOM KC Radiation Oncology

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Radiation Oncology

Position Title:

Clinical Research Assistant- Radiation Oncology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant assists in entry level clinical research activities including collecting information from patients/study participants and families within the department of Radiation Oncology. This position provides physicians, administrative staff, sponsors and CRO representatives with requested information and support.
Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to coordinate all aspects of clinical research.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate patients regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.

• Conducts Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.

• Document trial related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.

• Maintain trial regulatory documentation files including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and subjects.

• Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate degree. A combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute for a degree on a year for year basis.

Work Experience:

• Computer experience that includes Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

• Research certification, such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)/ Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of relevant clinical or research experience.

Skills:

• Professional development interest in research certifications

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethic

• Excellent communication skills.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted rang