Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 11/04/2016
Position Number: 52840
Location: Allegheny Singer Research Institute, Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: Lupus Research 
Status: Full-time
Union/ Non-union: Non-union

Job Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and manages the activities associated with the initiation and completion of clinical trials, sponsored by internal, industry, foundation, and/or Federal funding sources. Maintains compliance with all regulatory bodies associated with human subject research.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with clinical staff to identify patients eligible for clinical trials. \
• Provides in-service education to the appropriate hospital personnel in the departments involved with the investigational study. (30%)
• Interfaces with patients and their families to provide education regarding investigational studies, and requirements of participation to assure that they are informed prior to obtaining written consent.
• Completes required follow-up and active patient monitoring per study protocol. (30%)
• Collects, maintains, and stores all relevant clinical data, case report forms, and regulatory binders in accordance with the study sponsor and all regulatory bodies. (15%)
• Plans, coordinates, and manages all activities pertinent to the specific clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, good clinical practices, and compliance with the protocol and regulatory agencies. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. (10%)

Requirements:

• Associate's degree, RN, or equivalent research experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Generally has at least 2 years of experience.
• Driver's license may be required depending on facility requirements.
• Current research-related certification from accredited program (e.g. CIRA, CCRP) and/or willing to obtain.
• Has mastered the components of clinical research operations and is primarily responsible for independent interactions with patients and sponsors (e.g. study accruals, protocol adherence, regular communication with clinic staff); has frequent and direct line of communication to PIs.