Clinical Research Associate

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to assist in duties and activities associated with supporting clinical research and research studies at Intermountain Healthcare. A key responsibility of this position is to provide support to clinical research coordinators, clinical investigators, physicians, nurses, department managers and other staff.

Job Essentials
The following will be done under direct supervision:

• Laboratory testing
• Reagent preparation and slide staining
• Training and mentoring new staff
• Participation in special projects
• Operating multiple computer and test ordering systems
• Operating basic laboratory equipment and automation
• Researching laboratory testing requirements
• Performing sterile specimen preparation techniques
• Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader
• Assists in the screening participants by assessing eligibility for research protocols and potential for commitment to project.
• Safely operate laboratory equipment and comply with all regulations.
Other Duties as assigned (ie data entry, expense tracking, patient chart review, patient tracking, etc...)

Minimum Qualifications
One year of clinical research experience working with human subjects.
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Experience using basic computer programs including word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and e-mail.
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Experience using laboratory protocol, systems and documentation techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree or higher.
Prior experience in healthcare.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, etc. and to see to identify equipment and supplies and to utilize a wide variety of information including organizing and completing documentation and forms, accessing and entering computer information, and identifying needs and urgent issues.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient interactions, accessing needed information, operating telephones and other office equipment, including manipulating paper - requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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Expected to bend, lift, and carry patient files, documents, equipment, and supplies.
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time while interacting with others or to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

LDS Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.91 - $30.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.