Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

The University of Utah College of Health and Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training is seeking an individual to join our research team and support research studies evaluating telehealth and in-person physical therapy for persons with chronic pain. The primary responsibilities of this person are to contact potential participants typically by phone, consent and enroll participants, track retention, and compliance with follow-up assessments and perform data collection activities. They will interact with patients receiving care at University of Utah Health and other health clinics, and with other research staff on the study team.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for study eligibility over the phone or in-person based on study criteria
• Conduct telephone calls to patients to introduce the study and offer the opportunity to enroll in the study
• Consent and enroll patients by phone or in-person
• Assist in scheduling patients for follow-up study treatment sessions and assessments
• Data entry into REDCap study database
• Documentation of all communications with study participants
• Identify and report adverse events and protocol deviations
• Maintain compliance with all research regulations from the institutional review board and other oversight bodies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of University RED Clinical Certification within two months of hire required
• Completion of CITI Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice Training within one month of hire required
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred

Additional Information

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.