UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 month ago
Lead Clinical Research Assistant, Otolaryngology
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Lead Clinical Research Assistant for the Otolaryngology Department to assist with ongoing clinical research studies, manage data, and coordinate trials under limited supervision.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Assists with participant screening and recruitment for complex trials or multiple research studies at any given time
Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Develops consent plans and documents for participants
Independently corrects and documents incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies
Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for complex trials; schedules research visits, etc
Completes research protocol related tasks
Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria
Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients
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
Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order
Assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols
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
May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document
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
May provide working supervision or direction of lower level Clinical Research Assistants
Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial
Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO)
Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or Bachelor's Degree or higher in medical or science related field
Experience 4 years of experience with High School Diploma or 2 years of experience with Associate's Degree or 1 year of experience with Bachelor's Degree or higher Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable, and participation in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program may count as additional experience
Preferred
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocol or affiliate location requirements
(CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on research study protocol or affiliate location requirements
Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% 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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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