The RN Clinical Trials Coordinators (RN CTC) will coordinate, manage, and assist physicians in enrolling and monitoring patients on all Phase I drug-industry sponsored and the NCI-funded clinical trials for the LSUHSC Cancer Center.

The RN CTCs will recruit, enroll, administer care, and provide patient follow-up visits in-person and virtually on all NCI and pharmaceutical sponsored studies associated with the Cancer Center and its partner institutions.

Duties will include:

• Attending oncology clinics in-person and virtually to collaborate with physicians to determine patient eligibility.
• Informing and educating the patient and their families about a particular study.
• Providing informed consent.
• Scheduling regular appointments and follow-up as needed.
• Providing treatment.
• Obtaining study specific lab-work.
• Evaluating and monitoring effects of treatment.
• Organizing, collecting and managing data.
• Submitting forms and reports as required.
• Working closely with monitors from the drug companies to ensure protocols are being implemented correctly and that the necessary clinical data is being captured.
• Processing and packaging specimens for mail-out.
• Attending regular toxicity meetings with sponsors and physicians.

The RN CTC will work with physicians in-person and virtually at LSUHSC clinics, various satellite locations, and with our partner institutions.