Details
Open Date 05/23/2023
Requisition Number PRN35094B
Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Working Title 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 – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00857 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $39,300 to $64,349
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
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. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Bone Marrow Transplant and Immunology research team. This team will work on various consortium (Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, Children’s Oncology Group) sponsored clinical trials as well as a myriad of industry/governmental sponsored trials. Come be part of the team to help in the fight against childhood cancer and other nonmalignant disorders.
The Clinical Research Coordinator assists the clinical trials process by registering patients for clinical studies, assessing eligibility criteria, maintaining current protocol packets and assuring that all quality assurance measures are maintained within the protocol/study. The Clinical Research Coordinator assists the Primary Investigator in all IRB and regulatory submissions and clinical coordination specific to protocol. Coordinates the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. 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:
Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits
Responsibilities
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.
Essential Functions
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:
Comments
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required.
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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.
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.
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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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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