Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of day-to-day clinical research activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. This position will implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, including screening, consenting, and follow-up activities as needed, track study metrics, and collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. This position will work under the direction of the Clinical Data Manager.
Corporate Overview:University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
Evaluates and resolves problems related to specimen collection, preparation and analysis.
Maintains accurate laboratory records.
Crosstrain for specimen pick up, data input, and placement of specimens into freezer units.
Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure.
Clear, collaborative communication with patients and clinical teams.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Required
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects or lab equipment. Workers in this position may be exposed to the chemicals used in a laboratory setting.
Physical Requirements
Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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 patient populations.
All qualified individuals 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 82947
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 9-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Information Technology Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR AFF 98A SVP OFFICE TRNSFRS
Category Administrative Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
