Clinical/Hc Research Assistant - Nurse

The Department of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health is seeking a CT Research Assistant to conduct all aspects of clinical research, including administrative functions, recruitment and evaluation of patients, data collection and electronic data entry, and laboratory specimen collection, processing and reporting. for MOST (Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study).
Research / Clinical Activities

• Provide assistance, as needed, to the PIC clinic and administrative managers.
• Prepare and participate in monitoring visits.
• Conduct specimen collection, including venipuncture, finger-sticks, throat swabs, use of Point-of-care devices for immediate testing as required by study. Perform low level CLIA testing procedures as required by study. Prepare and process specimens for shipping.
• Dispense study drug with instructions and monitor compliance to study medication and protocol and perform medication and adherence counseling to achieve high compliance standards.
• Perform study procedures as outlined in the study protocol, from recruitment to consenting, eliciting medical and health history and determining eligibility.
• Assist during Code Blue Emergency.
• Recognize, investigate and refer abnormal findings to Clinic Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate.
• Maintain current Bloodborne Pathogen Training, IATA training, GCP training updates and any training required by individual studies.
• Perform study assessments dictated by protocol to include vital signs, body measurements, ECG, and other required study procedures.

Protocol Development/Management And Study Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical research team to plan, deliver

and evaluate the health care provided to research protocol participants.

• Assure study visit compliance within window of visit schedule.
• Develop source documents to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, study drug accountability and compliance, biological specimens and study procedures.
• Perform randomizations.
• Serve as liaison to local health care practitioners and sponsors.
• Develop, review and administer study forms and questionnaires, recruitment materials and administrative tools used during studies.
• Resolve queries.
• Assist participants with problems related to protocol.

Subject Recruitment and Enrollment

• Assist in determining subject eligibility.
• Schedule trial-related procedures and visits.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research trials.

Data Collection and Monitoring

• Collect and enter clinical research data required by sponsors in a timely manner.
• Perform data corrections and query resolutions when necessary to ensure validity of data obtained.

Regulatory Guidelines and Documents

• Report any reportable events to appropriate party within required timeframe.
• Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.

Human Resources / Leadership

• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with clinic, university, hospital and

federal policies and guidelines.

• Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff.

Financial Responsibility

• Contribute to identification of increased cost/inefficient spending and cost containment measures.
• Calibrate, maintain, inventory and order study supplies and equipment.

Position And Application Details
This position is located at the Towncrest Clinic on the eastside of Iowa City.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 questions, contact Michele Hogue at [email protected].
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Requires
Requires the academic knowledge of a nursing discipline and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge that is generally associated with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires current license to practice nursing in Iowa
Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills Are Required.
Strong organizational skills with successful ability to handle multiple tasks are required.
Proficiency with computers is necessary, as is a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher or Power Point software programs.
Valid US driving license and ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard is required.
Desires
Previous experience (6 months - 1 year) and participation with clinical trials is highly desirable.
Experience in liaison role with health professionals and public is highly desirable.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures is desirable.
Phlebotomy or venipuncture knowledge or experience desirable.
Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the English and Spanish languages.
Additional Information

• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Classification Title: Clinical/HC Research Assistant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: College of Public Health
• Contact Name: Michele Hogue

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.