Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supports administrative operations and coordination of human subjects research studies.

Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain supply inventory, including ordering supplemental test articles and returning unused test articles to sponsor.
2. Prepares and maintains regulatory documents.
3. Enters demographic information into a database.
4. Determines visit windows from protocol, schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders.
5. Organizes and prepares area for study related equipment and supplies.
6. Schedules and coordinates pre-study and monitor site visits.
7. Transmits Case Report Form data by fax, express mail, or other means dictated by sponsor.
8. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules.
9. May provide basic patient care.

Problem Solving

The incumbent may be required to prioritize tasks received from multiple staff members and determine the order of importance. The incumbent must use discretion and judgement when scheduling appointments and in screening calls. The incumbent may coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulatory agencies and must understand the objectives and policies governing the activities of the department and be able to effectively communicate this information to interested parties.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Infectious disease, exposure to animals, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids)

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.