What are the responsibilities and job description for the PS Study Coordinator position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 01/03/2025
Requisition Number PRN40886B
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title PS Study Coordinator
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with weekend and evening hours required as needed to accomplish study objectives.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $31,600 to $55,621
Close Date 04/03/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary
Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in research studies for the Utah Children’s Project/ ECHO Program. Assists the Principal Investigator and research team in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.
The Utah Children’s Project/ ECHO Program has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator to work on a large national children’s health study investigating environmental influences on child health and development. This project will follow children from childhood through adolescence, working with other cohorts totaling more than 50,000 children from diverse backgrounds across the nation. The study focuses on five key pediatric outcomes that have a high public health impact: Pre, peri and postnatal, upper and lower airways, obesity, neurodevelopment, and positive health.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
- 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Research Manager and/or Clinical Research Coordinator.
Attends and participates in staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
Coordinates the daily operation of all assigned research project(s) activities including recruitment, explaining and obtaining informed consent, study mailings, online surveys, and follow-up of study participants. Utilizes study database to track participant and data collection flow. Documents source files and maintains status reports.
Contacts study participants to explain and obtain or update informed consent, collects and verifies data, answers questions about the study, and verifies receipt or completion of study materials.
Conducts in person and televisit study visits including obtaining anthropometric measurements, cognitive assessment, biospecimen samples, and survey data. Coordinates related facility, clinical staff support and equipment availability for in person visits and assembling, drop off, and pick up of visit kits for televisits.
Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to Research Manager and IRB .
Reports and documents protocol deviations. Reports serious protocol deviations to Research Manager, IRB and sponsor.
Assists Research Manager is compiling project specific report information.
Maintains documents as required by study guidelines.
Assists ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.
Contacts and recruits potential study participants at community outreach events or health clinics. Travels to and presents study information at community events to conduct recruitment. Assists in screening eligible participants.
Problem Solving
Applicant must be able to communicate effectively for all tasks involved with this position, be able to monitor complex recruitment and follow-up simultaneously and manage time to meet deadlines.
Comments
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: Clinic or lab environment, home environment, community outreach environments.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, carrying study equipment, bending, reaching or kneeling to work with small children, standing.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.
Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.
Preferences
Preferences
- Experience working with children. Attention to detail. Ability to function independently. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.
- Ability to effectively work in private home environment with internet access as needed and/or in office to meet study needs.
- Spanish fluency preferred.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $31,600 - $55,621
