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Description Under clinical and/or administrative supervision, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, organizes, compiles and records patient information and materials for study protocols in accordance with physician request, specifications of the research protocol and policies of the department. Labels and prepares all appropriate receptacles for blood collection. Observes patients during procedures; initiates remedial action when noting adverse reaction/behaviors. Maintains accurate records of procedures performed. Responsible for enrolling patients on clinical trials; patient education; statistical analysis; coding research data for clinical oncology trials, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission of clinical protocols, maintenance and follow-up information. Responsibilities Under supervision, assist the Research Coordinator in entering patients on approved research protocols; obtains informed consent from patients, establishing outreach networks in the community and outreach programs to facilitate cancer prevention trials; eligibility criteria, fills out the required reports, when appropriate, arranges for appointments, lab tests and other required research procedures. Interacts with physicians, nurses, patients and other personnel when necessary ...