Clinical Research Coord II

Description

Location: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Main Hosp, US:CO:Loveland

Department: Northern Colorado Research

FTE: Full-time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days 

Pay: $22.80 - $29.64 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

The UCHealth Northern Colorado Research Program is seeking an individual with a passion for clinical research with expertise in Trauma, Critical Care, and/or Emergency Medicine to advance and support research endeavors at UCHealth facilities in northern Colorado as a Research Coordinator. The UCHealth Research Team improves lives through transformational health research. 

Position will be responsible for serving as a delegated member of the research team on a wide range of clinical trials and other clinical research studies. Individual will support industry clinical trials, retrospective clinical research, and investigator-initiated research across multiple specialties. 

Preferred candidates will have experience in the conduct of clinical research, specifically clinical trials, as well as expertise in specialty areas of trauma, surgery, acute care, inpatient hospital operations, and/or emergency medicine. 

Successful candidates will have a passion for clinical research, be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be adept at learning new technologies, possess a strong collaborative attitude, and have highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

Summary:
Coordinates the administrative and clinical aspects of research projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with principal investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols. Monitors and reports on progress of projects as necessary.
• Assesses eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses. Performs specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Coordinates with investigator to manage adverse events, compliance and other participant-related issues. Facilitates the education of necessary parties such as participants, sponsors and clinicians involved in service delivery.
• Implements and oversees the study's compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Assists with responding to and preparing for audits.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of experience coordinating clinical research studies and clinical trials, or 2 years of experience in data management and knowledge of IRB clinical research application procedures.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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