University of Iowa Research · 1 day ago
Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager - Paramedic - ICTS - Clinical Research Unit
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) is dedicated to advancing clinical research through its Clinical Research Unit (CRU). The Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager will provide direct patient care, collaborate with medical staff on clinical research protocols, and ensure participant safety while managing research data systems.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides direct care within the parameters of the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes
Provides care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care
Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety
Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams
Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems
Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems
Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk
Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities
Ensure that medical care is safe, effective, and efficient. Identify opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection that is cost-effective
Provide assistance with tracking grant budgets and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare experience
Minimum of 1 year in a pre-hospital setting, clinical/healthcare setting or 1 year of clinical research experience
Current paramedic certification from Iowa Department of Public Health by date of hire
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients/families, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as needed by the research protocol
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Preferred
Pediatric or oncology healthcare experience
Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures and regulations
Knowledge of Clinical Research, GCP and IRB regulations
Strong clinical skills including IV insertion, phlebotomy, and assessment
Epic experience
ACLS and/or PALS certification
Current nursing licensure, or
Current respiratory therapist certification or licensure
Benefits
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation
Sick leave
Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase