Clinical Research Assistant I, Neurology

Clinical Research Assistant I - Neurology Department

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to primarily provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies. May coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies.

Along with the job duties listed in the "Job Duties" section, the candidate will also be expected to perform the following job duties:

Conduct literature review and writing drafts for manuscript sections

Coding and analyzing EHR data

After receiving training, planning and facilitating group activities with research participants involving healthy lifestyle, art, and reminiscences.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

(CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements

JOB DUTIES

Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.

Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.

Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.

Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.

Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.

Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.

Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).

Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.

Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.

Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.

With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.

Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).

With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.

Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits