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Screening Technician, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

Fortrea

#Patient Care #Medical Device #Clinical Development #Informed Consent #Eligibility Criteria #Spirometry #Biological Fluids #Biotechnology #ECG #Pharmaceuticals #Pharmacokinetics #Clinical Research Organization

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 24 days ago

Location

Dallas, Texas

Quick overview

Coordinate and execute the screening and eligibility determination of volunteers for early phase clinical trials. This includes conducting clinical tasks like vitals and ECGs, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining participant data in databases.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree or MA certification with 2 years of related experience, or equivalent experience. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a medical clerical role.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateVital SignsData ManagementClinical ResearchClinical JudgmentInformed ConsentSpirometryPatient ScreeningLab WorkECGMedical History CollectionParticipant RecruitmentProtocol Review

Job description

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.
We are currently seeking a Screening Coordinator, to coordinate, compile and provide data to assist in recruiting, screening, and determining eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical studies.
This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX.
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many Coordinators are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care.
If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials.
Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand.
When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of clinical research.
Other key responsibilities: Review study protocols to determine required screening procedures and eligibility criteria.
Coordinate special screening needs with Project/Study Manager and Recruitment Supervisor.
Ensure recruiting questionnaires accurately assess participant eligibility.
Prepare materials for screenings and physical exams (e.g., consent forms, calendars, medical history).
Obtain informed consent and medical histories from volunteers.
Conduct required screening tasks (e.g., vitals, ECGs, spirometry, lab work).
Review and verify accuracy of screening charts.
Print, file, and track lab results; follow up on repeat procedures.
Prepare charts for manager and physician review.
Maintain participant status in the database.
Support Screening Reception, including volunteer payments.
Coordinate screening schedules with Clinical Ops and Study Managers.
Align screening resources with daily appointment schedules.
Assist Screening Receptionist with volunteer activity tracking.
Support training of new screening staff as needed.
All other duties as needed or assigned.
YOU NEED TO BRING… Bachelor’s degree, or MA certification and 2 years related experience.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
1 year experience in a medical clerical role.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Varied hours may be required.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is: Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based.
We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers) 401(K) Paid time off (PTO) Employee recognition awards Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups) Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
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Screening Technician, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

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