Details

Open Date 09/05/2024

Requisition Number PRN15218N

Job Title PS Research Associate

Working Title Vaccinator

Job Grade A00

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week Up to 19 hours

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00965 - Occ. Environmental Health

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range DOQ $18-$50

Close Date

Job Summary

We are looking for vaccinators interested in working with a diverse research team. Vaccinators work as part of a team which includes physicians, PhDs, and graduate students. The Vaccinator position is primarily responsible for administering study vaccines to participants at study clinic locations along the Wasatch Front.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.

This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ( RMCOEH ).

Office Location: 250 S 200 E Salt Lake City, UT

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Administration of study vaccines.

• Verification of study participant identification.

• Collection of pertinent information from study participants.

• Participation in and completes mandatory training sessions including but not limited to infection control, safety protocols, equipment operations, study protocol and procedures.

• Entering and retrieve computer data.

• Problem solving.

• Managing and prioritize multiple assignments and tasks.

• Filing of appropriate records and documents, both physical and digital.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• A current RN, EMT , or MA license/certification and the ability to practice in the state of Utah.

• A current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification.

• Basic computer skills.

Preferences

Six months research experience or equivalency; demonstrated organizational and communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service preferred. An understanding of research protocols and procedures preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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