Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Assistant/Data Manager Paramedic - ICTS - Clinical Research Unit

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our health care providers play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

Under the supervision of a physician, and/or Nurse Manager and/or designee the Clinical Research Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert health care providers monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

·       Provides direct care within the parameters of the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes.  

·       Provides care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care.

·       Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety.  

·       Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams.

·       Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems.

·       Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.

·       Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk.

·       Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities.

·       Ensure that medical care is safe, effective, and efficient. Identify opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection that is cost-effective.

·       Provide assistance with tracking grant budgets and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 3A

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Benefits Highlights:

-Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Required Qualifications

·       A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare experience.  

·       Minimum of 1 year in a pre-hospital setting, clinical/healthcare setting or 1 year of clinical research experience.

·       Current paramedic certification from Iowa Department of Public Health by date of hire.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients/families, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

·       Ability to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as needed by the research protocol.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Desirable Qualifications

·       Pediatric or oncology healthcare experience.

·       Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures and regulations.

·       Knowledge of Clinical Research, GCP and IRB regulations.

·       Strong clinical skills including IV insertion, phlebotomy, and assessment.

·       Epic experience.

·       ACLS and/or PALS certification.

·       Current nursing licensure, or

·       Current respiratory therapist certification or licensure.

Application Process:

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 positing 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.Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Remote within Iowa: This position is eligible for primarily remote work but may require limited work onsite at times. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

As previously discussed, this position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.