Job Information
University of Utah PS Study Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/04/2024
Requisition Number PRN38751B
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title PS Study Coordinator
Job Grade D
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
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00229 - Gastroenterology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 31600 to 58400
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator to join our team of investigators, lab personnel, and team of GI study coordinators. The individual will coordinate technical and administrative details involved in clinical research studies and assist the Principal Investigator Amiko Uchida, MD in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.
Dr. Uchida investigates allergic and inflammatory immune disorders of the GI tract like eosinophilic GI diseases. Her laboratory studies patients with eosinophilic GI diseases to better understand pathophysiology and develop future treatments. She is particularly interested in how diet and the microbiome impact eosinophilic GI diseases like eosinophilic esophagitis. This position would work with Dr. Uchida and potentially one additional investigator to achieve our patient-facing research studies with essential functions described below. A competitive candidate for this position will be highly motivated, organized and have excellent communication skills (able to explain concepts to patients) eager to work in a team setting to improve the lives of patients with eosinophilic GI disease. There may be opportunities to publish and present at research symposia if interest exists. The ideal duration of the position is 2 or more years. This position is in person predominantly, there are select circumstances that permit remote working and must be agreed upon and outlined prior to starting.
Responsibilities
Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
Carries out all patient-facing functions of clinical research which includes:
-organization of patient recruitment/outreach, patient screening and enrollment, assessing and monitoring patient safety from research perspective, ensuring appropriate samples are collected on time and correctly.
Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history, and demographics from patients; documents and maintains historical data, status reports, progress notes.
Safety documentation: Reports and tracks adverse events (AE), documents all protocol deviations, and prepares summary reports when needed.
Completes, audits, corrects case report forms.
Maintains documents as required by FDA guidelines.
May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.
May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.
Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of research projects, and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.
May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
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.
Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.
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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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