Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager - Paramedic - ICTS - Clinical Research Unit

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our health care providers play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity. Under the supervision of a physician, and/or Nurse Manager and/or designee the Clinical Research Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert health care providers monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in a pre-hospital setting, clinical/healthcare setting or 1 year of clinical research experience.
• Current paramedic certification from Iowa Department of Public Health by date of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients/families, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as needed by the research protocol.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or oncology healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of Clinical Research, GCP and IRB regulations.
• Strong clinical skills including IV insertion, phlebotomy, and assessment.
• Epic experience.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification.
• Current nursing licensure, or
• Current respiratory therapist certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care within the parameters of the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes.
• Provides care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care.
• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety.
• Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams.
• Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
• Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
• Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk .
• Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities.
• Ensure that medical care is safe, effective, and efficient. Identify opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection that is cost-effective.
• Provide assistance with tracking grant budgets and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees