Research Assistant - Minneapolis - MN Job Listing at DaVita Labs and Clinical Research in Minneapolis, MN (Job ID 132419)

Healthcare, Medical

Description Our Mission "The DaVita Way" DaVita's mission is to be the provider, partner and employer of choice. At DaVita, we believe a company can also be a community, and a community of committed individuals can actually make a difference in the way health care is practiced.Above all, DaVita strives to help patients live longer, healthier lives. We treat patients as individuals and address their unique health conditions through tailored treatment options. Our clinical outcomes have steadily improved over the past decade, and we lead the industry in many key areas measuring the quality of dialysis care given to patients.

DaVita aims to continuously improveaccess to- and the overall quality of- kidney care throughout the world while operating in a way that nurtures our patients, our teammates,our community and our environment. Our commitment is grounded in a belief that DaVita is a community first and a company second. Our Mission and Core Values guide our behavior and reinforce our common purpose. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To assist in the conduction of trial specific procedures and research projects and to perform subject care related to specific trials requirements to ensure that protocol specifications are being complied with and ensuring the sponsor requirements are met. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• To accurately execute all procedures throughout trial conduction to ensure GCP/regulatory and protocol requirements are being met;
• To perform proper source documentation, data collection, drug accountability, AE reporting, lab specimen collection, and lab processing for all trials to maintain high quality data output;
• To communicate in a timely manner subject or trial procedure information to the Charge Nurse, Investigator and/or Study Coordinator on an ongoing basis to ensure the safety and integrity of subjects and recover the data collected for all trials;
• To establish and maintain strong external relationships with dialysis centers and other research partners on an ongoing basis to ensure effective communications and a streamlined process for all trials;
• To read all research protocols and attend any education session provided to research staff on trial conduction or research projects on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate comprehension and trailing for all trials conducted at DCR;
• To implement and comply with all CQI initiatives on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement of study data;
• To recruit existing subjects on an ongoing basis for future trials to ensure study timelines are being met for our customers/sponsors

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma is required;
• A Two-Year Tech college degree is highly desired;
• PCT certificate of core training/competency desired;
• EMT-B, I or Paramedic certificate of training can substitute for PCT certificate if 1 to 2 years PCT experience required;
• ECG, phlebotomy skills;
• Basic computer skills (word processing, email);
• Patient care skills, interventions;
• Basic medical terminology on GCT/Informed Consent

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

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We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.