Clinical Research Assistant

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:

Assist in the collection, preparation and evaluation of laboratory samples.

Collect, input, and maintain data in Intermountain and external databases.

After training, understand and follow research protocols and provide appropriate documentation.

Safely operate laboratory equipment and comply with all regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience using basic computer programs including word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and e-mail.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a research role.

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.

Anticipated job posting close date:

09/17/2024

Location:

Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$18.66 - $25.33

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