Job Information
University of Utah Study Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/07/2024
Requisition Number PRN38786B
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title 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 President
Department 01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 31600 - 58400
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Coordinates research and administrative activities in support of the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network ( ORIEN .)
HuntsmanCancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
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Responsibilities
The position involves a variety of tasks such as offering enrollment to patients, coordinating with other team members and the HCI Biorepository, supporting research interest needs of investigators, entering data, and other research related tasks.
The coordinator works under the direction of the Total Cancer Care Program Manager, with an emphasis in support of the Hematology Cancer Disease Center Investigators. The coordinator may support various projects related to these cancers, attends meeting with both the Disease Center and Total Cancer Care teams as directed, consults with the Total Cancer Care team on project/study issues and/or solicits guidance as necessary. S/he/they may be cross-trained in processes related to other Disease Centers to provide team coverage when needed. S/he/they works independently with health care providers and patients.
Essential Functions
Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient identification, recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and other patient communications in multiple clinics at HCI . May need to be present to meet with scheduled patients as early as 6:00 am as needed.
Offer questionnaires to enrolled study participants regularly at the time of consent or via follow-up contact.
Maintains information in patient databases and may be responsible for data entry.
Recognizes and informs study team of protocol deviations and participates in documentation of deviations.
Assists the Total Cancer Care Program Manager with research and team related tasks.
Works closely with the HCI Biorepository and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource ( BMP ) and investigators and ensures proper collection and processing of specimens.
Is responsible to arrange coverage when not present.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Problem-Solving
S/he/they prioritizes and helps optimize processes needed to achieve study goals. S/he/they functions independently under minimal supervision. S/he/they has an understanding of good clinical practice and research processes. .
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.
Preferences
Some research experience.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPPA and IRB regulations.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with patients, with other study team members, and will be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description. S/he/they will be organized and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
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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