Career Opportunities: Research Coordinator
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Location:
Kingston General Hospital Site

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.

DESCRIPTION:

The Research Coordinator (RC) will be responsible for non-interventional type research studies (not limited to registry, questionnaire, blood/tissue collection and/or pragmatic trials), phase II studies with non drug interventions (including but not limited to surgical, radiation therapy and biomarker driven treatment studies) and any phase III/IV interventional clinical trials in collaboration with research teams. Primary function involves obtaining all necessary approvals for the research studies or PhIII/PhIV clinical trials and recruiting, consenting, conducting study visits, entering data/query and any other research/trial related duty assigned to ensure that the research is conducted efficiently, accurately and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) strategy. As an employee,



one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

DUTIES &

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepare, submit and maintain study documents for non-interventional type research studies (not limited to registry, questionnaire, blood/tissue collection and/or pragmatic trials), phase II studies with non drug interventions (including but not limited to surgical, radiation therapy and biomarker driven treatment studies) and any phase III/IV interventional clinical trials, in collaboration with research teams within specific time lines, e.g. protocols and necessary documentation to the Research Ethics Board.
- Develops recruitment strategies based on specific research study requirements. Screens, recruits, consents, registers, conducts study visits and liaise with internal and external customers to ensure study specific tests/procedures are completed according to the study. Processes study subject laboratory samples for storage and shipping to central labs. Maintains accurate study worksheets and source documents of subjects from commencement to completion of study. Ensures study participants are kept apprised of progress and processes throughout study.
- Liaise with internal and external customers to obtain information and data (e.g. ensure all required tests for follow-up cases are ordered and completed; liaise with research team members,



administrative and clinical staff to ensure necessary scans, biopsies etc. are booked and documented in the clinical chart; contact outside health professionals (i.e. family doctors, surgeon) and organizations to obtain information on test(s) results, side effects, or status of the patient as needed).
- Review of clinical charts in order to abstract required data including test results and medical reports to complete and submit case report forms in timely manner and respond to data query letters from external agencies on previously completed documentation.
- Provide a variety of administrative and clerical support services, including but not limited to general office coordination, prepare for monitoring, audit and inspection visits and assist to maintain research database and intranet/website. Prepare trial specific and patient clinical trial files as required. Assist in generating summaries for recoverable expenses associated with research projects.
- The Employee will adhere to the worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, hospital safety policies, and dept/unit established procedures at all times. Where possible, take corrective action to address a hazard, otherwise report the unresolved hazard, dangerous circumstance, unsafe situation to self, other co-workers or the community, to their supervisor. Should the employee suffer a workplace injury or illness, he/she will advise their supervisor; actively participate in identifying and resolving the underlying cause(s), and participates in early and secure return to work as per Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
- Understands and is familiar with all pertinent KHSC policies and procedures includi

📌 Research Coordinator (Kingston)
🏢 Kingston Health Sciences Centre
📍 Kingston