University of Florida Hiring for Clinical Research Coord III at Gainesville Full Time

Clinical Research Coord III

Job No: 532142
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29170000 – MD-ORTHOPAEDICS / REHAB

Job Description

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job Description:

The incumbent of this position will be an integral member of our research team. The incumbent is responsible for the collection of clinical data for various studies by screening patients in the clinic, hospital or department research laboratory. This is a hands-on position interfacing with patients and physicians in an orthopaedic setting. The coordinator will participate in a wide range of activities, with duties that include: reviewing and revising orthopaedic research protocols; performing data entry, collecting patient data, creating, collecting and processing clinical surveys, assessments and questionnaires, and collecting patient measurements (including range of motion, strength measurements and other outcome data); mentoring fellows, residents, medical students and undergraduate students on research studies. The incumbent should have a good, working knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and prior experience working with orthopaedic injuries, and an understanding of basic orthopaedic procedures to assist in protocol creation and critically review of project proposals to ensure study feasibility. The incumbent organizes the agenda and directs research meetings and communicates study progress to the Director of Research and the research team. The coordinator ensures coordination of communication among internal and external referring physicians and members of the Health Care Team. The incumbent communicates and interprets policies and procedures to members of the Health Care Team, patients, families and visitors to ensure regulatory compliance and subject safety.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Incumbent coordinates the Research Program with the Director and attending physicians, fellows or residents (as applicable) in the development of research protocols. Coordinate data management for listed protocols. Creates and develops databases to store and organize patient data, including working with REDCap, and Qualtrics. Perform data entry and filing of patient information/data; database maintenance and troubleshooting. Provide the Research Program Director with basic statistics for various research projects. Work in EPIC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visage, and image processing software programs.
• Create, collect, and process IRB, ONCORE, and WIRB documentation, clinical surveys, assessments, and questionnaires. Collect patient data related to clinical research protocols following established guidelines (HIPAA, IRB), collect patient measurements, including range of motion, strength measurements and other physiological outcome data. Attend surgeries as needed to obtain photos or tissue for the various research projects in the department (utilizes a moderate level of competency). Report to the hospital as needed for inpatient study recruitment, consenting, and data collection.

• Represent the Department in regular communications with internal and external research partners including the Institutional Review Board, multisite collaborators, and study sponsors. Including setting up site visits (initial and monitoring) and assisting the research administrator with study budgets, clinical trial agreements, and data use agreements. Monitor subjects and study events to recognize and report adverse events and protocol deviations. Prepare site updates and document relevant correspondence for future reference. Manage sponsor site visits and respond to data queries

• Prepare paperwork for faculty, fellow and resident research projects, divisional weekly and monthly conferences, presentations, and meetings. Prepare data safety monitoring paperwork for sponsored studies and large clinical trials.
• Incumbent will perform other duties as requested to assure the timely completion of tasks necessary for the efficient operation of research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine such as the internal audit system and IRB tracking log. Develops forward with policy changes as appropriate for the research division and implements updates following supervisory review.

Expected Salary:

$65,0000 – $70,000 annual, commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications Include the following.

• Knowledge and experience in clinical orthopaedics
• Athletic Trainer with BOC certification and FL license or license eligible.
• Degree (Master’s Preferred) in allied health profession or related field.
• Previous exposure to medical research
• Strong working knowledge of musculoskeletal system and knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
• Familiarity with basic orthopedic assessments
• Familiarity with data collection processes and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate project management skills
• Ability to compose own correspondence and edit/proofread that of others
• Capable of working under pressure and producing within deadlines
• Ability to prioritize own work and proceed with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
• Articulate; has a good command of the English language

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Applications Close: 04 Jul 2024

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532142/clinical-research-coord-iii

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