Clinical Research Coordinator

Anesthesia

Part Time

88507BR

Job Summary

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 blood samples are 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:

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 Respiratory Care Services (RCS) Department at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) has been a renowned leader in respiratory care for over forty years. RCS functions under the guidance of the Department of Anesthesia in the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCSF; one of the world's leading centers of health sciences, research, patient care, and education. The primary focus of ZSFG Respiratory Care Service is in critical and acute care and features an expanded scope of practice. The department has a growing presence in outpatient clinics and community services. Our Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) serve as consultants to nursing, faculty, and all other members of the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

• College 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 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 of biological sciences
• Spanish language proficiency
• 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.
• At least 1 year of clinical research coordinator experience
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 standard for clinical verification labs and ISO 80601 standard for pulse oximeter verification testing
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• 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

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

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

Percentage

51%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable