JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the data management functions and conduct of research protocols, such that the integrity and quality of the clinical research is maintained and the research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines, Vanderbilt Policy and Procedure and research protocols.
Department/Unit Summary:
Welcome to the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Since its inception as a clinic in 1969 and a division in 1975, we have been dedicated to excellence in patient care, research and education in pediatric hematology and oncology. Our mission is to improve the lives of children with blood disorders and cancer, advance discovery through research, and train the leaders of the future. Pediatric hematology/oncology is a diverse field which includes many areas, including but not limited to:
- Leukemia and lymphoma
- Solid organ cancers
- Brain and spinal tumors
- Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
- Retinoblastoma
- Cancer survivorship
| - Immunodeficiency
- Non-malignant hematology
- Hemostasis and thrombosis
- Sickle cell disease and thalassemia
- Bone marrow failure
- Vascular malformations
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Across the many diseases within hematology and oncology, we provide state-of-the art clinical care and access to cutting edge therapies and clinical trials. Our faculty include nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field. We are the only pediatric hematology/oncology program in the state of Tennessee with a unique combination of clinical programs in both hematology and oncology and access to all pediatric subspecialties all within our medical center. Our clinical care is supported by a multi-specialty, multidisciplinary specialty team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, nutritionists, child life specialists and others who all work together to provide evidence-based family-centered care.
Our team conducts basic science, clinical and population-based research with studies conducted in the United States and abroad. With multi-million dollar funding from the National Institutes of Health, foundations and generous donors, our faculty, staff, trainees and students are committed to new discovery that will lead to prevention, early detection, and treatment for blood disorders and cancer. Our faculty have appointments, including leadership roles in the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center in the state of
Tennessee that serves both adults and children.
Education and training are essential to our mission. This includes clinical and research training for medical students, residents, fellows and faculty including those visiting from other institutions in the country and internationally. We have specialized career development grants for fellows and junior faculty.
Position Shift:
Day Shift/Exempt Position
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Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
* Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
* Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research and incorporates them in securing approval for and the conduct of research
Must know policies, procedures, and regulations to know when a patient can/cannot be enrolled on a study
Knowledge of requirements regarding reporting of protocol non-compliance, adverse events, and serious adverse events
Knowledge and understanding of the implementation, coordination, management and reporting of clinical/translational research operations
Must understand the protocol and procedures to submit, review, and seek approval of protocol and protocol related documents
Must be able to review protocols and assist in the development of source documentation to capture data time points needed to obtain objectives of the protocol
Train internal and external research staff on protocol and trial expectations as needed
Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, Sponsors, participants and representatives of professional organizations, participant advocates, and the public responsible for, or concerned about, protections for human participants of research and through ongoing monitoring of trial processes and participants
Will work with internal and external research staff on protocol expectations
Reporting guidelines, elevate issues to PI of trial, FDA, and other governing bodies as needed to ensure human subjects protection
Actively identifies and participates in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development. Pursues avenues to ensure awareness of the latest information available to coordinators conducting clinical/translational research (i.e., literature searchers, research seminars, in-services, etc.)
Engages in a minimum of 10 hours of continuous, job-related educational activities annually
Actively seeks new learning opportunities, seeing learning as a part of work
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 1 years experience
