About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Position Summary:

Manages a multi-center clinical trial protocol involving a physical activity intervention in older adults who are undergoing lung cancer surgery. Responsibilities include involvement in participant accrual, data collection, coordination of study activities at other sites, and management of regulatory compliance of the protocol. Attends clinic as needed, with mentorship by experienced staff.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Functions:

• Protocol management.
• Coordination of study activities at external study sites.
• Maintains and completes regulatory documents for IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC.
• Compiles and submits data on appropriate forms according to protocol requirements.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information
• Assists in management of wearable technology (pedometers) for study participants.
• Works with physician or nurse to see that protocol related tests and evaluations are ordered per protocol guidelines.
• Plays active role in recruitment of patients to study.
• Performs protocol specific duties as required per the research study.
• Works with supervisor to ensure performance of appropriate levels of quality.
• Identifies and communicates important protocol and data management issues or problem areas to supervisor.
• Ensures work environment is organized and functions efficiently.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Provides staff relief as required to meet the needs of the department.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree. Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.

Minimum Experience: One-year experience working in a health care setting, preferably in research. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Courses/Training: Medical Terminology. Writing skills.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Experience: Medical Record, Health Information Systems, clinical trials exposure or related health field.

Additional Information:
· The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.