AddressJob Summary:
Under direct supervision, responsible for coordinating and participating in Clinical Research studies conducted by principal investigator, to include recruitment, collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of Clinical Research data. Assists in the determination of guidelines for the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies.
Job Duties:
- Screens, recruits and consents study participants.
- Verifies eligibility, completes screening procedures, schedules and conducts study visits, collects and processes data collection, completes research related forms, completes electronic data entry and maintains study subject data.
- Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures, to include administration, monitoring, recording and analyzing data.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations.
- Monitors close-out of studies and ensures records are retained for appropriate length of time.
- Reviews goals and requirements of any new protocols; plans and designs source documentation for protocol; and coordinates study initiation.
- Coordinates and manages Clinical Research projects for Principal Investigator via study protocol including assessment, planning, evaluation and intervention for the well-being of study participants.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
Associate’s degree is required.
Experience:
One (1) year nursing experience in the designated study area is required.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Texas RN license is required.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
