Summary
Position Summary
Clinical Research Coordinator assumes responsibility for the overall coordination of the new study start-up and the protocol review committee. This position will serve as a main point of contact for new study start-up. This position will be responsible for communication with sponsors and coordinating review of submitted clinical trials for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Responsible for completion of feasibility review for the department of clinical research, coordination of PRC meetings, identifying reviewers, collaboration with the participating physicians, their staff, regulatory staff, and study sponsor. Maintains strong communication with sponsors, physicians, nurses, pharmacy, and other key persons regarding requirements for submission and start-up activities. Coordinates ancillary reviews (IT, Pharmacy, Biospecimen, Imaging, etc.) prior approval for submission to an Institutional Review Board. Responsible for communicating updates to stakeholders. Additional duties include supporting clinical research study schemas for presentation at the multidisciplinary planning committees with available clinical trials. Must be self-starter/motivated, detail-oriented, willing to develop the clinical research service line within hospital system. Willing to learn and train on required clinical research database and clinical trial management system. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education
• BSN with minimum of two years clinical experience
OR
• Bachelors (BA or BS) and two years experience in clinical research with human subjects
OR
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), RN, with minimum of four years clinical experience
OR
• Current certification in clinical research (SOCRA-CCRP, ACRP-CCRC or ACRP-CP) with three years clinical research experience with human subjects
Experience
• See above
License/Registration/Certifications
• Current South Carolina RN license (for nurse applicants only)
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
• Master’s in a Heath Related field or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred Experience
• One (1) year oncology experience
• Clinical research experience
• Phlebotomy experience
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• Certification in research (CCRC, CCRP)
Core Job Responsibilities
• Membership in a Clinical Research Professional organization (ACRP, SoCRA, etc…) within 1 year of hire or as eligible based on research experience.
• Must be able to work as a team member with other Research staff, doctors, departments, community, and other components.
• Must have own transportation to other hospitals and doctors’ offices.
• Must be flexible in responsibilities and work schedule.
• Travel may be required to attend research meetings.
• Must be meticulous with detail.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in high stress situations.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, filling out paperwork.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without supervisor.
Additional Information
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.
Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.
