Clinical Research Specialist Nuclear Medicine

The Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist in the Department of Radiology will work closely with Comprehensive Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office & College of Medicine's Clinical Trials Management Office for all Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics related clinical trials and research projects.

Reviews protocols to determine if protocols follow established routine care and coordinates with radiology resources; works closely with leaders as new protocols are introduced and recommends assignments; plans, oversees, and leads coordination & execution of imaging and therapy-based clinical research projects in accordance with approved protocols; coordinates and documents radiologic & theranostic patient care services; evaluates patients for compliance related to protocol; participates in internal audits; prepares for and assists with monitoring visits by sponsors and/or regulatory agencies; ensures compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; participates in developing plans to meet requirements of new studies/protocols; participates in planning, organizing and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews; develops and implements sponsor-required training needs; assists with training of technologists, students, residents and fellows on clinical research processes, purposes and regulations; leads protocol specific in-services for research team; works with departmental finance office and Research Billing Office to initiate and track research invoicing; serves as a resource for team members, PIs and administration; serves as the primary liaison between researchers and Radiology clinical staff; attends training conferences, seminars, and study-related meetings; leads and implements process improvement projects for the Department.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred; active registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required; current nuclear medicine license from Ohio Department of Health required; experience in clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies preferred; experience as a nuclear medicine technologist providing patient care services required; clinical research certification from ACRP (Assn of Clinical Research Professionals) or SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) certification desired; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.