Travel Sub-Investigator (Infusion)

How This Role Makes a Difference  

The Sub-Investigator will be responsible for travel mixed with remote tele-medicine work to support our clinical research studies.  Additionally, our Sub-Investigator will be skilled in administering investigational products (IV, SC, TD, IM, PO administration), performing physical examinations, monitoring for investigational product related reactions, among other duties beyond the standard clinical research Sub-Investigator role. Care Access is looking for highly motivated Nurse Practitioners or Physician’s Assistants to support clinical trial related activities in states throughout the USA. 

 

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to oversee the execution of study protocols, delegating study related duties to site staff, as appropriate, and ensuring site compliance with study protocols, study-specific laboratory procedures, standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality (QA/QC) procedures, OSHA guidelines, and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• Attends and participates in meetings with the director, other managers, and staff as necessary.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Read and understand the informed consent form, protocol, and investigator's brochure.
• Be available to see subjects virtually or in-person as dictated by project design, answer their questions, and resolve medical issues during the study visit.
• Sign and ensure that the study documentation for each study visit is completed.
• Perform all study responsibilities in compliance with the IRB approved protocol.
• Administration of Investigational Products (via subcutaneous, transdermal, intramuscular, intravenous, or oral routes). 
• Proficiency in starting, monitoring, and maintaining intravenous lines.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, proper blood collection practices, and laboratory processing practices (can be learned)
• Contribute as an active member of clinician team involved in the management of infusion or other investigational product related reactions.
• Maintain a clean, efficient clinical area to assure the highest standards of patient care.
• Follow safety and PPE procedures as well as maintain proper documentation of infusion procedures.
• Timely communications with internal teams, investigators, review boards, and study subjects
• Perform trial procedures as per delegation which can include the following but not limited to:
• Prescreen study candidates by telephone and review exclusionary conditions or medications prior to scheduling screening appointment. 
• Obtain informed consent per SOP.
• Administer delegated study questionnaires, as appropriate.
• Collect and evaluate medical records.
• Complete visit procedures and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment in accordance with protocol.
• Train others and complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
• Review screening documentation and approves subjects for admission to study.
• Review admission documentation and approves subject for randomization. 
• Provide ongoing assessment of the study subject/patient to identify Adverse Events.
• Ensure that serious and unexpected adverse events are reported promptly to the Pl.
• Review and evaluates all study data and comments to the clinical significance of any out-of-range results.
• Perform physical examinations as part of screening evaluation and active study conduct.
• Provide medical management of adverse events as appropriate.
• Dispense study medication per protocol and/or IVRS systems. Educate patient on proper administration and importance of compliance.
• Monitor patient progress on study medication.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Expertise Required: 

• Ability to check, perform, and document vitals as well as EKG (ECG)
• Phlebotomy and expert IV skills
• Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Strong organizational skills: Able to prioritize, support, and follow through on assignments with good understanding of medical terminology.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients and vendors.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients and vendors.
• Team Collaboration Skills: Work effectively and collaboratively with other team members to accomplish mutual goals. Bring positive and supportive attitude to achieving these goals.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS word and excel.
• Ability to balance tasks with competing priorities.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Curiosity and passion to learn, innovative, and able to take thoughtful risks while communicating concerns and mitigations. 
• Good management and organizational skills, understanding of medical procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, willingness to the ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Command of professional and Business English (written and spoken).
• You must have the authorization to work in the US for any employer.
• You must not need visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.
• You must live in the USA and be willing and able to travel with 24–36-hour notice

Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience: 

• At least Master’s Level Science Degree.  Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with 5+ years of clinical experience.
• Clinical practice experience desired with infusion skillset.
• Currently licensed in good standing in one or more states. 
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience as Sub-Investigator (preferred) in a Clinical Research setting.
• Preferred at least one (1) year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or willingness to learn.

How We Work Together:

• Location: This is an on-site mixed with remote tele-medicine work position within the United States.
• Travel: This position requires regularly planned regional and nationwide travel up to 100% dependent on project design and business need.
• Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.