UT Southwestern Medical Center Hiring for Clinical Research Assistant I at Dallas, TX  Full Time

Summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Clinical Research Assistant I in the Center of Nurse Excellence, Magnet Program & Nursing Research Department. As UT Southwestern’s main institutional hub for nursing research, you will have the opportunity to join a team of peers with a wide-range of experiences to conduct a variety of specialty research studies directly with our talented and patient focused bed-side nurses. At UT Southwestern, exploring your interests and advancements in your career are highly encouraged. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Magnet Program & Nursing Research team where your success is the team’s success.

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to primarily provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies. May coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies.

Experience and Education

• High School diploma or GED with no experience.
• A minimum of Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

Job Duties

May perform some or all of the following based on research study:

1. Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
2. Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
3. Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
4. Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
5. Understands visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
6. Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
7. Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
8. Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
9. Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
10. Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
11. With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
12. Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Possess strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
2. Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI).
3. Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
4. Possess good communication skills.
5. Possess the ability to problem solve.
6. Work requires ability to conduct interviews with research subjects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment but may require periodic visits to clinical and off-site clinical areas for purpose of interviewing patients. May require local or out-of-state travel based on research study.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary

Salary Negotiable

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.