Plans, directs, or coordinates clinical oncology research projects, directs the activities of workers engaged in clinical oncology research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives, evaluates and analyzes clinical data. 

• Identifies, recruits, and schedules patients who may be eligible to participate in the oncology clinical research program.
• Performs the initial assessment of potential patient participants, including but not limited to taking detailed clinical history, performing physical exam, and completing patient data forms.
• Conducts research tests and supervises exercise training sessions.
• Provides potential patient participants with study information.
• Obtains informed consent forms. 
• Acts as the initial clinical resource and liaison between physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel.
• Responsible for data management and data analysis. 
• Ensures data entry is accurate and completed in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for the initiation, organization, and handling of patient follow-up. 
• Assesses and analyzes patient monitor data at all follow-up visits.
• May oversee the conduct of home-based patient training programs.
• May attend various meetings pertaining to the oncology clinical research program and present information
• Assumes lead role to ensure adherence to protocol. 
• Directs and evaluates the work of research personnel. 
• Trains and schedules workloads of employees. 
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Health Profession, Physical Science, Biological Science, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant.

Experience:

Required: 48 months of clinical practice, nursing, or research program coordination experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree. 

Certifications or Licenses:

none

• Advanced knowledge of protocol guidelines, principles, and practices.
• Must have a high level of organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion.
• Ability to ask the right questions to determine proper course of action while following established standards.
• Ability to learn and function under different situations/circumstances.
• Must work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and solve problems.
• Ability to finish projects in a timely manner.

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