VCIC Veterinary Clinical Research Nurse
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Ryan Veterinary Hospital
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job location: Ryan Veterinary Hospital
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-08-14
Req: JR00004852
University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleVCIC Veterinary Clinical Research NurseJob Profile TitleVeterinary Clinical Research NurseJob Description SummaryVeterinary Clinical Research Nurse
Job Description
Clinical research nurse skilled in implementing a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach to successfully plan and coordinate hospital based companion-animal clinical trials.
- Pre-trial responsibilities: Liaise with the sponsoring agency to ensure full understanding of the study protocol and procedures, preparation and submission of regulatory paperwork, development of study documentation tools such as source check sheets, work flow sheets, tracking forms for supplies/equipment/drugs/devices, case report forms and so on, coordinate meetings to discuss the specific requirements for all the departments and personnel involved (laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, finance, and nursing units in a study.
- Trial responsibilities: Screen, recruit and enroll animals/owners while providing education and obtaining informed consent, meet with each animal/owner to complete health assessments, physical examinations, and questionnaires, and to evaluate each animal/owner in relation to the inclusion/exclusion criteria, as specifically required by each study, follow each animal/owner through the study to monitor treatment, responses to treatment, problems, and adverse events and follow-up.
- Post-trial responsibilities: Case report forms are analyzed and quality assurance performed to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice, complete data queries and changes in practice that require follow-up, ensure all medication, supplies, devices and equipment used in the study are accounted for, study closure reports are submitted.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
General skills: Strong organizational skills, high degree of computer proficiency required (specifically MS Word, Excel, Access) detail oriented, works independently and maintains flexible work hours to maximize study enrollment.
Qualifications: Associate's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school and 3 to 4 years of experience in a companion animal tertiary care veterinary facility or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Certified Veterinary Technician licensure is required. Bachelor's degree and Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) licensure preferred.
Working Conditions: Office, Library, Computer room, Alternative work schedules or on-call
Physical Effort:Typically sitting at a desk or table, Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, Occasional lifting 25 - 50 lbs.
Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Veterinary MedicinePay Range$20.00 - $36.00Affirmative Action StatementPenn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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