PS Study Coordinator

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Department of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health System Innovation and Research is seeking a motivated, meticulous and professionally mature individual to assist in the administration of a Clinical Research Network funded by PCORI as well as other discrete research projects. Under the supervision of the project lead and the Principal Investigator, this position will be responsible for assisting with all aspects pertaining to research functions of the PCORnet another research projects, including but not limited to: participant recruitment, participant retention, data collection, managing regulatory agency requirements, statistical analysis, technical reporting, and outcome publishing. The Department of Population Health Sciences provides methodological expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research, education, and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek staff members who will thrive in this environment. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, organizing, managing and implementing all aspects of assigned studies in conjunction with the project lead and project PI.
Recruit and consent eligible patients
Contact participants for follow up consultation
Carry out study eligibility screening of patients in a clinical setting.
Explain the study protocol and inclusion criteria to physicians, patients and health care providers in person or by phone.
Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; on paper and/or in electronic form.
Complete medical chart reviews
Work with research teams and clinicians to meet enrollment goals and study deadlines
Work with external institutions to ensure adherence to larger study goals
May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.
Oversee all aspects of managing the research network, including IRB submission, sIRB submission, protocol review, data sharing coordination, study closeout, etc.
Research staff supervision and coordination
Performs other duties as needed.