UT Southwestern Medical Center · 14 hours ago
Clinical Research Assistant II, Digestive and Liver
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Clinical Research Assistant II will support research endeavors related to liver disease and assist in data management for various research studies under the direction of an investigator.
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Responsibilities
Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits
Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks
Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria
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
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
Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision
With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials
Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants
Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors
Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order
With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols
Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor)
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
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 medical or science related field and no prior experience
Experience 2 years experience with High School Diploma or 1 year experience with Associate's Degree
Preferred
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements
(CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements
Bilingual in English and Spanish 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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