Clinical Research Coordinator II - Oncology

Lehigh Valley Health Network - Allentown, PA

Full-time

Allentown, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II - Oncology at Lehigh Valley Health Network is responsible for planning, initiating, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing clinical trials within the Oncology division. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care for research patients, managing patient assessments, drug administration, and monitoring side effects in compliance with regulatory standards. The coordinator also plays a key role in maintaining documentation, supporting research initiatives, and educating participants about the studies being conducted.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and conducts approved clinical research trials by coordinating and managing patient assessments, phlebotomy, drug administration, and monitoring of side effects according to protocol standards.
• Assists in maintaining drug and medical device accountability according to regulatory guidelines.
• Collects, records, and reports data for research studies and monitors visits with sponsors and related agencies to evaluate data accuracy and quality.
• Attends all site initiation visits to ensure familiarity with projects for cross-coverage purposes and supports the success of research initiatives.
• Assists with NORI/IRB submissions and maintains regulatory and legal documents; keeps required documentation for clinical trials.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with patients, family members, sponsors, and external contacts to optimize research outcomes.
• Contributes to the healthcare team's development of the patient's plan of care.
• Educates participants and staff in disease processes, therapies, and/or treatments being studied.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science, nursing, or health care.
• Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania upon hire.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of research experience.
• 2 years of direct clinical experience in an acute care/health care setting.
• Ability to mentor other research staff members in the conduct of clinical research trials and regulatory compliance.
• OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse certification in Pennsylvania upon hire.
• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator certification in Pennsylvania upon hire.
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional certification in Pennsylvania upon hire.