Temporary Clinical Research Assistant I- Neurology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Amber Salter is looking to hire an experienced specialist to assist with her registry that is collecting genetic saliva samples. This role will assist in consenting new and reconsent existing participants over the phone, sending out paper consents and completing documentation in REDCap.
This is an approximately 6-month, full time, benefits eligible assignment with an opportunity to move permanent depending on performance. This role is fully onsite.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
• Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Possess the ability to problem solve.
• Work requires ability to conduct interviews with research subjects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-year related research experience
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
• Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
• Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
• Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
• With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Various administrative and clerical assignments filled on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees