Medical Screener - CRO

at  Pharma Medica Research Inc

Pharma Medica Research is a full service contract research organization specialized in conducting early phase clinical trials in healthy volunteers, special and patient populations. We currently have a need for a Medical Screener.
The function of the Medical Screener I is to ensure that potential subjects meet the protocol requirements and to ensure a full panel is obtained for each study at Pharma Medica Research Inc. (PMRI). This position reports to the Manager, Screening and /or designate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years community college or a university degree.
• Must be familiar with medical terminology or have a nursing background.
• Completion of a recognized Phlebotomy/ECG training program is preferred.
• 1 year of working experience in a medical environment (clinic).
• 1 year of CRO experience or equivalent.

1. Read, understand, and be familiar with study protocols.
2. Communicate clearly and effectively with prospective subjects and other screening staff.
3. Conduct initial interviews with prospective subjects and record subjects’ medical history.
4. Obtain consents from prospective subjects by providing a clear explanation of all consents and by answering questions or concerns of potential participants.
5. Perform screening procedures such as but not limited to body and height measurement, blood sample collection, sample processing and storage, vital signs, ECGs, adverse event etc., according to the study protocol and/or SOP requirements.
6. Process, store and ship biological samples as required to conduct a clinical study.
7. Perform general clinical duties to prepare for the clinical study (i.e. tube labelling, set up bleeding stations, etc.).
8. Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. decontaminate workstations and equipment such as centrifuges and fridges).
9. Properly complete documentation of clinical activities according to GCP, SOP guidelines, and/or FDA/TPD regulations.
10. Participate regularly in PMRI training programs including GCP, SOP training and PMRI in-house training modules.
11. Achieve 80% or greater in all PMRI training evaluations including GCP, SOP tests and PMRI in-house training module test.
12. Follow Joint Health and Safety rules and regulations at all times.
13. Perform any tasks required by the Group Leader/Study Coordinator deemed necessary to conduct a clinical study.
14. Other duties as required.