Clinical Trials Associate 1

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Organization:

Pediatric Psychology

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Clinical Trials Associate, you will perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of clinical trials with regular guidance. You also will assist in ensuring adherence to protocols, appropriate regulations, and deadlines.

REQUIRED:
Associates Degree (or equivalent experience)

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Division of Pediatric Psychology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center includes pediatric psychologists and researchers working across a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient hospital services and outpatient clinics.

Our mission is: Instilling hope and resilience in our community through excellence, innovation, and commitment to the whole child. Our goal is to continue to expand behavioral health services across the Monroe Carell enterprise and provide a teaching and training community for pediatric psychology. For more information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/psychology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient eligibility for approved studies (10%)

-Knowledgeable of protocols in order to determine specific criteria for eligibility or exclusion.

-Ensures participant consent/assent forms are completed.

-Reviews medical record to determine eligibility status.
 

Enters study participant data and follows study protocols (50%).

-Records all participant data essential to the study into REDCap databases.

-Follows study protocols for data collection and participant contact.

-Reports all adverse events according to VUMC and protocol guidelines.

-Creates reports as needed.

-Assists with monitoring compliance with protocol and regulations.
 

Ensures deadlines are met for study (20%)

-Schedules shipping of study materials to meet protocol deadlines.

-Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure that data collection does not disrupt clinic flow.

-Prepares study materials for mailing (e.g., study binders, retention items).

-Attends weekly lab meetings and provides updates on participant’s status.
 

Collects follow-up data from study participants (20%).

-Calls or sends questionnaires to participants to complete questionnaires.

-Checks clinic schedules for upcoming data collection.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Laboratory Practices (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate laboratory practices in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Medical Records Management (Novice): Knowledge of how and where to store and maintain basic records associated with job assignments.
• Research Administration (Novice): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.

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