What are the responsibilities and job description for the Study Coordinator position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 01/29/2025
Requisition Number PRN41091B
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title 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
VP Area President
Department 02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 48935 to 50000
Close Date 03/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Population Sciences Trials Office at the Huntsman Cancer Institute has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator. This position will coordinate the technical and administrative activities involved in the successful implementation and completion of clinical or research studies.
The Population Sciences Trials Office ( PSTO ) supports Investigators conducting studies aimed at preventing cancer in different populations and/or at improving outcomes and the quality of life among those diagnosed with cancer. This coordinator will work with a collaborative team of study support staff under the direction of the PSTO research manager to support the Principal Investigators in achieving study integrity and research objectives.
Depending on job need, employees may have a hybrid work schedule, working both remotely as well as on-site. For remote work, employees may need to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.
This position is eligible for university benefits. These benefits include:
Medical-dental-wellness coverage: https://benefits.utah.edu/health-wellness/
An immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a): https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\_401aPlan.php
Paid leave: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php
Paid holidays: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/holiday.php
Tuition assistance for employees and family: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php
Free UTA transport pass: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
See details about these benefits and others at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Total Compensation Calculator https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Identify potential study participants by screening the electronic medical record system.
Contact potential participants for study recruitment.
Consent and enroll participants as applicable.
Accurately capture and QC study data in a variety of databases.
Schedule and complete participant study visits and study procedures.
Ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of specimens.
Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and close-out visits.
Coordinate and track participant study compensation.
Document any communication with potential and enrolled participants.
Assist in preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation.
Assist in maintaining study compliance.
Attend study team meetings and effectively communicate any problems as they arise.
Collaborate and liaise with other study team members and/or departments.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
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.
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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Comfortable engaging with study participants in person, by phone, and virtually.
- Experience in a healthcare setting or health care certification.
- Experience with EPIC or electronic data capture systems.
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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