Medical Screener

Location

Scarborough, ON | Canada

Job description

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 are currently looking for a Medical Screener to join our team in Scarborough! The function of the Medical Screener I is to ensure that potential subjects meet the protocol requirements to ensure a full panel is obtained for each study at Pharma Medica Research Inc. ( PMRI ). This position reports to Manager, Screening and /or designate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Read, understand, and be familiar with study protocols.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with prospective subjects and other screening staff.
• Conduct initial interview with prospective subjects and record subjects' medical history.
• Obtain Informed Consent from prospective subjects by providing clear explanation of informed consent and answering questions or concerns of potential participants.
• Perform screening procedures such as but not limited to: blood sample collection, sample processing and storage, vital signs, ECGs, etc., according to the study protocol and/or SOP requirements.
• Procure and/or process biological samples as required to conduct a clinical study.
• Perform general clinical duties to prepare for the clinical study (i.e. tube labeling, set up bleeding stations, etc.).
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. decontaminate workstations and equipment such as centrifuges and fridges).
• Properly complete documentation of clinical activities according to GCP, SOP guidelines, and/or FDA/TPD regulations.
• Participate regularly in PMRI training programs including GCP, SOP training and
• Achieve 80% or greater in all PMRI training evaluations including GCP, SOP tests and
• Follow Joint Health and Safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Perform any tasks required by the Screening Group Leader/Study Coordinator deemed necessary to conduct a clinical study.
• Other duties as required.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Job Knowledge

Minimum level of academic or formalized training and Experience:

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

Other Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this position, apply today!

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