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Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary Note that this position will end 18 months from start date.
The purpose of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position is to help coordinate pre-clinical testing of medical monitors that non-invasively read the level of oxygen in blood or tissues, under the supervision of the PIs and guidance from the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. An example of these monitors are pulse oximeters which are devices that are used in just about every aspect of patient care. The UCSF Hypoxia Lab tests pulse oximeters for accuracy so they can receive FDA approval. Accuracy testing of pulse oximeters involves desaturating subjects to certain hypoxia plateaus, at each of the plateaus a sample is drawn from an arterial line. By comparing this blood sample's blood oxygens saturation level to the readings on the test oximeter we can determine how accurate it is. While working in the Hypoxia Lab the CRC will recruit subjects for adult pulse oximetry testing, collect blood samples during the trials once phlebotomy is completed by a physician, and keep the lab regularly stocked with samples.
Under general supervision and direction, the position would perform at the fully operational journey level of the series on duties related to the support and coordination of the clinical study. Candidates may receive training intended to prepare them for conduct of the study. Responsibilities include:
- Assist with subject recruitment (putting up posters, advertising, etc)
- Transcribe data collected from clinical machines to electronic record
- Data entry to computerized source
- Record physiologic measurements (vital signs, ECG) as they are taken by the supervisor;
- Obtain consent for study
- Handling and analyzing blood samples
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of health care providers while focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine with an annual budget of $145 million. The two largest components of the annual budget are Professional Fee Income and Extramural Funds, representing 90.4% or $132 million (including ZSFG professional fees and 6.9% or $10.1 million of the annual budget respectively. Currently, the department has over 298 Faculty members, 27 Staff Physicians, 205 Staff Employees, 6 Fellows, 90 Residents, 12 Non-Faculty Academics, 11 Post Docs, 68 CRNAs and 5 Nurse Practitioners at ZSFG.
In addition to the Moffitt-Long Hospital, very active units of the department exist at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (inpatient and outpatient, including a very active trauma service), San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (inpatient and outpatient), Mt. Zion Medical Center (outpatient, including 23 hour stays and the Pain Management Center), Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, the UCSF Orthopedic Institute and the Benioff Children's, Betty Irene Moore Women's and Bakar Cancer (NIH-designated Cancer Center) Hospitals in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
The Department now has essential roles in patient care outside of the operating rooms, with active participation in Ambulatory Care, Acute and Chronic Pain, and in the Preoperative Clinic. Over the department's fifty-plus years of existence, the department has been at the heart of modern anesthesia's explosive growth, and to this day continues to have an enormous impact on surgical practice and the management of pain. The department's research, education, and clinical care quickly earned and have maintained reputations that are the equal or better of any institution in the world. Individual members of our faculty have had a major influence on our specialty both nationally and internationally, including NIH study sections, NIH funding, FDA and Editorial Boards. Research activities within this department are integrated with and inform clinical practice. For many years, ours has been among the top departments for NIH research funding in anesthesia in the United States.
The Department of Anesthesia provides considerable support and structure for research in general and, for research training programs, highlighted by the innovative Pathway to Scientific Independence (PSI). This program begins at the residency level, incorporating the Research Scholars Track of the Anesthesia Residency, moving through the post-residency NIH-funded T32 training grant, and faculty positions with a mentored research support, and ultimately to achieving extramurally funded, independent researcher status. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
- Ability to work daytime as well as regular evenings/nights and weekend shifts, and some holiday coverage as the needed
- Ability to work up to 10 hour shifts
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Able to work under to adhere to specific protocols for all data collection
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with other medical professionals including nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians, and paramedics.
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.
- Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills
- Demonstrate problem solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Superb organizational skills, punctuality and record of reliability
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Willingness to work with patients and families experiencing acute illness and trauma.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in a related field
- Knowledge or experience with the basic laboratory techniques or methods required by the position (safe handling practices, preparing and labeling samples and reagents for studies, proper use, storage and disposal of reagents)
- Medical terminology and clinical exposure preferred
- Experience working with patients or study subjects
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
- Experience in entering clinical data into electronic databases with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience working in a hospital setting preferred.
- Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- Experience building and maintaining databases in REDCap
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data
- Experience working with populations with diverse language preferences and social determinants of health.
- Experience working with professional interpreter services.
- Knowledge of research policies and guidelines, guidelines for transporting, processing, and storing human biospecimens, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, R, and SASS/ SPSS.
- Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Protection of Human Research Subjects
- CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
- Effective Cash Handling Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety Training
- Fire Safety Training
- Spanish language proficiency
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 009335 CLIN RSCH CRD Job Category Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX) Employee Class Limited Appt Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Additional Shift Details TBD |
University of California - San Francisco
Nov 02, 2024