What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical/HC Research Specialist - Cardiology position at The University of Iowa?
BASIC FUNCTION:
Apply clinical skills requiring specialized licensing to independently deliver and evaluate research protocols. The position requires the academic knowledge of a very specialized team and professional licensure in a clinically-related field related to the study. Key areas of responsibility include research/clinical activities, protocol development and study responsibilities, subject recruitment and enrollment, data collection and monitoring, regulatory guidelines and documents, human resources/leadership and financial responsibility. This role also includes direct patient care involving conducting follow up visits with patients and performing assessments required per protocol.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Research/Clinical Activities:
Perform clinical/health care research activities and functions as a specialist/technical expert in electrophysiology.
Coordinate the care of research participants according to protocols requiring a high level of judgment and independent action.
Review new protocols and assign protocols to staff.
Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities:
Develop, edit, coordinate, manage and maintains specialized electrophysiology study protocols.
Establish study-related metrics for efficiency and success.
Prepare, evaluate and analyze reports.
Review aggregate data from query resolutions and monitor visit reports for all studies.
Responsible for site management and daily activities associated with a clinical trial.
Provide training and guidance; organize and facilitate meetings.
Communicate to health care practitioners, agencies and sponsors.
Subject Recruitment and Enrollment:
Function as specialized/technical expert in electrophysiology; perform clinical and data coordination functions associated with subject recruitment, enrollment and data collection.
Coordinate the care of research participants according to protocols requiring a high level of judgment and direct patient care.
Data Collection and Monitoring:
Evaluate and analyze data collection procedures.
Update and maintain the requirements and specifications for the electronic data capture systems.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents:
Manage safety of subjects/patients.
Assume responsibility for reportable events reporting, and any corrective actions taken.
Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
Prepare regulatory submissions.
Perform on-site audits of research and clinical data.
Communicate with IRB staff and investigators.
Human Resources/Leadership:
May hire, develop and manage the performance of staff; assure staff is complaint with UI policies and procedures.
Financial Responsibility:
Perform administrative tasks to assure completion within specific timelines and budgets.
Develop and administer budget for study(ies).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
3 years of related experience is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
A current, valid Iowa Registered Nurse license is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
DERSIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with clinical trials is desired.
Good clinical practice training.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu.
- Classification Title: Clinical/HC Research Spec
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 6A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Ashley Nelson
- Contact Email: ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan