**Overview**

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.

_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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**Responsibilities**

**The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.**

The Phase 0 Clinical Trials Navigator will be responsible for reviewing Barrow Brain and Spine neurosurgeon clinics each week to identify individuals who may be clinical trial candidates and performing routine clinical research activities under the direction of the principal investigator, research nurse clinician, and research specialist.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**

Identify and attend neurosurgeon clinics to review brain tumor patient visits and determine which patients may be considered for Phase 0 trials enrollment.

Communicate effectively with neurosurgery faculty and their office staff in order to integrate seamlessly into their individual clinic workflows.

Communicate effectively with prospective patients to provide a general overview of the Phase 0 clinical trial concept before more detailed discussions ensue with a Phase 0 Trial Research Nurse.

Uphold all standards of patient privacy and good clinical practice when interfacing with neurosurgeon clinics and brain tumor patients.

Coordinate patient navigation efforts with Phase 0 Trial Research Nurses, Ivy Brain Tumor Center Patient Navigators, and Ivy Brain Tumor Center Investigators.

Supports company Compliance program by attendance in annual training and following compliance guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

HS diploma and related college or certification course work required.

Associate's Degree, preferred

Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Demonstrates excellent oral, written & telephone communication skills, along with tact, diplomacy, and strong customer service orientation.

Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration, staff members, and hospital personnel.

Knowledge and understanding of human research policies, regulations, procedures, and standards according to FDA, ICH, GCP guidelines, preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking. Comprehensive knowledge of English/Spanish medical terminology and English/Spanish language in general.

Spanish Bilingual Assistant (SBA) class diploma or equivalent, preferred

**Pay Range**

$17.93 - $24.66 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.