CLINICAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST, SR
Duke University

Job Info

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School of Medicine:

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve humanhealth locally and around the globe.

Comprised of 2,400 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Oncology Clinical Research Unit [OncCRU]

Cancer Center Research Lab [CCRL]

Position Description

Occupational Summary

Perform research and laboratory activities for the Duke Cancer Institute's [DCI] Cancer Center Research Lab [CCRL]. Provide professional service and care for patients including phlebotomy, EKG, and lab services.

Responsibilities

Clinical

Perform EKG's and set up Holter Monitors. Perform phlebotomy activities including obtaining blood samples from peripheral IVs and Central Lines. Perform and report vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and temperature, as required.

Provide protocol specific service to patients within the age group 18 to 65 and over.

Communication

Respond to emails, phone calls, and all other communications promptly in a courteous and professional manner.

Actively participate in departmental meetings and others as assigned.

Maintain excellent effective professional and collaborative working relationships with the CCRL team, research staff, and clients including disease groups, principal investigators, regulators and professional colleagues. Work closely with the Infusion Room nurses and staff.

Study

Collect blood samples; prepare tissue and specimens for complex procedures. Prepare specimens for storage, distribution and shipping with appropriate tracking and documentation according to protocol specifications and Oncology CRU SOP's. Assist in tissue acquisition, including archive specimen and fresh tumor biopsy retrieval.

Monitor patient scheduling in systems such as Epic.

Enter study visit documentation into systems and databases such as MaestroCare and Smartsheet.

Data

Provide daily updates to the specimen tracking system.

Use electronic systems to document and retrieve information. Update the electronic database/s with specimen management and disposition.

Ethics

Know and follow policies, standard operating procedures [SOPs], regulations and protocol requirements that govern clinical research. Maintain Duke and project specific training and certification requirements.

Other work as assigned.

Basic Life Saving [BLS] certification from the American Heart Association or Duke approved equivalent course is a requirement of this position. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The intent of this job description is to be representative of the level and the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities.

Preferences:The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an Associate's degree.

Experience

One year of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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