Protocol Interpreter

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Protocol Interpreter with Sarah Cannon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Sarah Cannon, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

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Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Sarah Cannon family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Protocol Interpreter to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Protocol Interpreter you direct the clinical interpretation of protocols and transfer this interpretation into the detailed schedule of events that must be completed with each patient visit. The schedule of events provides the procedures that must be performed in the clinic and, also serves as the inventory of procedures to be priced in the budget and contracting function of the organization. You work with the Protocol Educators to ensure the training design is consistent with the protocol requirements and the procedures that will be performed in the clinic.

• You will serve as scientific and clinical expert in the interpretation of clinical trial protocols.
• You will work directly with Scientific Director and/or Physicians and/or Program Managers to validate proper interpretation of the protocol.
• You will prepare for the Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations Protocol Review Committee by evaluating and assessing presenting protocols in advance to determine complexity, identify risks associated with a trial and operational and implementation challenges
• You will create and update the protocol specific Clinical Operation worksheet with pertinent study information to use as a study lead tool for SCRI Clinical Operations and applicable sites
• You will attend the Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations Protocol Review Committee to capture any details presented by the clinical and budget teams
• You will convert the protocol into a schedule of events which should be completed with each patient visit during the life of the study.
• You will review all proposed amendments to understand the impact to the clinical trial. You will adjust the schedule of events to capture any adjustments specified by trial amendments.
• You will update the Clinical Trial Management System with the original or updated schedule of events to ensure timely notification to impacted parties.
• You will provide initial clinical interpretation for each protocol and guide the Clinical Educators to insure consistent interpretation across the organization.

You should have for the position:

• Extensive oncology knowledge base of all major cancer types including disease-related symptom management, standard treatment options, and treatment-related side effect management
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and ICH guidelines pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials involving human subjects for Investigator and Sponsor requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and ethical considerations in clinical trials involving human subjects.
• A general working knowledge of the guidelines, standards and operating requirements of Institutional Review Board
• The ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining attention to detail
• A Bachelor Degree, preferably a Master Degree
• Oncology knowledge
• At least three years of clinical operations experience
• At least three years of research experience
• Experience working in a research setting and/or quality department is preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) or BSN preferred
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred
• Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred

Sarah Cannon is the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. We offer integrated cancer services with easy access to cutting-edge therapies for communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon’s cancer programs include individualized patient navigation. Our nurses are oncology-trained. More than 1,200 stem cell transplants are performed yearly within the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network. Through its services, Sarah Cannon provides state-of-the-art cancer care for hundreds of thousands of patients. Our cancer experts are collaborating and sharing best practices. We address every aspect of the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Protocol Interpreter opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.