Job Information
University of Utah PS Clinical Research Coord in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/03/2024
Requisition Number PRN38454B
Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Working Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $47,650 - $68,349
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Hematology-Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator. The Clinical Research Coordinator will support multiple principal investigators and will have the opportunity to help with a variety of research projects including investigator-initiated trials ( IIT ) and a pediatric cancer biorepository study. Working under the direction of a research manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator supports administrative operations and coordination of human subjects’ and non-human subjects’ research studies, such as retrospective studies and behavioral research projects. The Clinical Research Coordinator assist Principal Investigators in all IRB and regulatory submissions and clinical coordination specific to protocol. Duties include coordination of implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. The Clinical Research Coordinator oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Excellenthealth care coverageat affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributionsthat vest immediately
Generouspaid leave time
11 paid Holidaysper year
50% tuition reductionfor employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transiton most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available athttps://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Recruit study subjects and ensure that all eligibility parameters are met. Ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to patient enrollment.
Enroll patients in the biorepository utilizing the appropriate registration process and complete relevant data entry.
Prepare documents for each newly diagnosed patient to include protocol consent, eligibility and pre-treatment requirements.
Communicate process to obtain pathology and/or biology specimens and radiological imaging as required by protocol. Coordinate the submission of specimens with Primary Children’s Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute laboratories according to protocol guidelines and shipping regulations.
Maintain protocols by ensuring that new protocols, amendments and closures are up to date.
Assist physician investigator with communications to the various study chairs or group office as needed. Provide feedback to medical team on quality assurance issues, protocol violations and documentation issues.
Ensures appropriate research-related charges are routed correctly for payment processing.
Prepare all necessary documents for an Institutional Audit and/or site visit Peer Review
Provides cross-coverage as needed to ensure that the work requirements are met. Attends to other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Assist principal investigators with preparing IRB protocols for submission and editing grant proposal submissions and maintenance of regulatory documents.
Assist in survey design, development, and implementation via REDCap.
Support in literature reviews for grant proposal, manuscripts, and IRB protocol submissions.
Participate in research consultations with faculty, follow through on research tasks.
Additional Functions
The Clinical Research Coordinator will also perform these functions in conjunction with existing staff and may provide cross coverage of these functions with other staff members:
Monitors enrollment and initiates strategies to promote participant compliance and ensuring protocol requirements are met. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including screening subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering inquiries, overseeing study visits, and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
Will administer psychological measures (e.g., NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery).
Will complete data entry and management and assist with data analysis.
Recognizes, tracks, and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
Coordinates with physicians to provide information regarding available research projects.
Will have regular contact with patients and families who are on study.
Assists in the development of departmental quality assurance practices and standard operating procedures.
Problem Solving
The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes and delegates workload and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow through and compliance of all involved. The incumbent functions independently under minimal supervision, following COG , FDA , Good Clinical Practice, IRB , NIH , NCI , NSF and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigator as necessary.
The incumbent is expected to closely monitor use of experimental equipment and drugs. Because some subjects referred to participate on a research study have no other option for recovery, the incumbent must be aware of the subject’s condition, well informed in the use of study material (devices, equipment, etc.) and conscientious in his/her analysis of appropriate actions.
The incumbent is responsible to organize coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed.
Comments
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with two years professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
Departments may prefer a nursing degree for this position, which requires the incumbent to have two years related experience and possess a nationally recognized research compliance certification.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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