Research Vocational Nurse, Pathology Research

Min Qualifications:

Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas. Research experience preferred. Current BLS required.

Specific Job Related Duties:

• Completes all required/assigned training in a timely manner
• Conducts studies as delegated by Principal Investigator and according to the protocol and the guidelines of the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Applies knowledge in contributing to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities and/or other regulatory activities.
• Educates potential volunteers and study participants on the details of studies
• Screens, enrolls, and evaluates study subjects.
• Schedules study appointments and procedures as per protocol.
• Safely and properly administers investigational products research medication and FDA approved medications to research patients, under medical direction.
• Maintain accurate investigational product accountability logs
• In accordance with research protocols, assists with or performs the collection, processing, labeling, storage and shipping of specimens.
• Collection/completion of regulatory documents and maintenance of regulatory binder Completes source documentation and case report forms.
• Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested.
• Operates and cares for equipment, including tracking and maintaining calibrations
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Administrative duties including filing, entering and maintaining data, faxes, computer work, and ordering supplies.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting requests; verifying receipt.
• Attends meetings, discussions and activities deemed as appropriate.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Other:

• Attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops
• Prepares for certification exam after requirements are met
• Maintains licensure through continuing education (CEU)
• Basic PC skills, including word processing, report writing & e-mail skills
• Good written and verbal English skills
• Developing good organizational and time management skills
• Main work space will be at the Houston location, and Galveston campus, only as needed.
• Will share “on-call” duties for after-hour times.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.