Job Information
University of Utah Clinical Research Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 02/16/2024
Requisition Number PRN37701B
Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Working Title Clinical Research Coordinator
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
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00226 - Cardiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $54,000 to $68,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. They recruit and screen study participants, as well as document and report on the daily operations of a study. Coordinators have a hybrid work schedule, working both remotely as well as on-site.
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Website:https://medicine.utah.edu/internalmedicine/cardiovascular-medicine/
University of Utah Benefit Information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities
Oversees compliance to clinical study protocols.
Coordinates and performs job tasks related to research participants including screening and recruiting potential study participants, determining participant eligibility,obtaining informed consent, scheduling study visits, overseeing study visits, and acting as a liaison between participants and the University of Utah.
Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
Recognizes, tracks, and reports adverse events related to study participants.
Prepares for and coordinates sponsor and CRO site visits during the course of a study.
Represents the University of Utah at investigator meetings.
Prepares, submits, and maintains Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) applications.
Ensures regulatory requirements are met on research studies by maintaining and updating required regulatory documents.
Maintains studies in the clinical trial management system ( CTMS ).
Enters study data into electronic case report forms (eCRF) in study databases.
Collects, processes, and ships specimens per the study protocol.
Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
This job description 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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: Clinical environment.
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.
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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