ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area's largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we're the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
Working with Biorepository staff and clients to coordinate implementation of prospective studies and inventory requests. Manages studies and assigns them to consented patients accordingly. Maintains records of specimen collections, quality control, specimen database, inventory lists. Performs consents and specimen procurement. Serves as additional contact between clients and Biorepository.
ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise 1. Reviews research protocols/studies provided by clients/investigators; performs literature reviews, feasibility, provides input to client/investigators to develop protocols/studies. 2. Identifies, screens, consents, and enrolls study subjects. Coordinates and processes appropriate bloodwork and specimen collections. 3. Coordinates data collection and management as required by Biorepository protocol. Coordinates specimen data required by client/investigator study protocols. 4. Monitors specimen records, quality control, study protocols, inventory, and media. 5. Maintains, organizes, and catalogs specimen block and slide storage. 6. Works closely with research-related personnel and department staff to develop and implement study protocols. 7. Interacts and coordinates with multiple departments, including pre-admission testing, surgery, lab. 8. Abstracts data from electronic medical record, from patients. 9. Aids in data collection for data mining projects as assigned. 10. Acquire and maintain mandatory Collaborative Institutional Training Initiation (CITI) and Biohazardous Materials and Shipping certifications. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations. 11. Organizes and maintains data in computerized, study-specific database format. 12. Works directly with clients/investigators regarding study specific protocols. 13. Generates reports and provides updates as requested. 14. Participates as key personnel in department quality improvement activities. 15. Obtains and maintains study supplies as needed. 16. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associates degree in healthcare or science related field or equivalent experience. Skills: Must be able to understand directions and able to respond to inquiries. Must be able to work independently within a teamwork frame. Must be able to understand directions and communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective communication skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Must be detail and task oriented. Knowledge with computerized literature searching operation of computerized databases and statistical analysis. Years of Experience: 1 year related. License: Valid Driver's license. Certification: Successful completion and maintenance of CITI certification (can be acquired posthire)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's in related health field. Skills: Ability to design and implement retrospective and prospective clinical research studies. Knowledge of universal precautions in medical laboratory setting. Project management experience and be able to develop and meet project timelines is highly. Years of Experience: 1-2 years related experience. Certification: Non-expired CITI Certification
WORKING CONDITIONS Personal Protective Equipment: Must be prepared to wear when necessary. Requests to Travel: From time to time, employee may be requested to work at a different location (site) to assist with specimen management. Physical Demands: Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, odorous chemicals, carcinogens mutagens, low-level radiation, electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be able to move about laboratory and between workstations. Must be able to occasionally move, lift and/or carry lightweight materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds up to 5% of the time.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica Senior Care, please contact jobline@hcr-manorcare.com.
