Clinical/HC Research Specialist - Cardiology

University of Iowa

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIowa City, IA

    Description

    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.

    Additional Information

    • Classification Title: Clinical/HC Research Spec
    • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
    • Schedule: Full-time

    Compensation

    • Pay Level: 6A

    Contact Information

    • Organization: Healthcare
    • Contact Name: Ashley Nelson
    • Contact Email: ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu

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