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University of Iowa · 1 day ago

Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager - Paramedic - ICTS - Clinical Research Unit

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) is seeking a Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager to support clinical research initiatives. This role involves providing direct care within research protocols, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring participant safety during clinical trials.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

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

Paramedic certificationClinical research experienceClinical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyACLS certificationPALS certificationPediatric healthcare experienceOncology healthcare experienceEpic experienceGCP regulationsIRB regulationsCurrent nursing licensureCurrent respiratory therapist certificationCommunication skills

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; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Company

University of Iowa

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