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Position Summary:
The PSG Tech and Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate clinical research trials and provides comprehensive evaluation and under PI supervision, treatment of sleep disorders including diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education as a polysomnographic technologist; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the PI, IRB, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by GCP and sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.
Work Schedule: Hybrid (primarily in-person), M-F, 7:30am - 4pm (with some flexibility with hours)
Duties/Responsibilities: 
40%:

• Follows protocol guidelines when collecting sleep data using polysomnography, home sleep testing, single-channel EEG devices and actigraphy.
• Scores sleep research studies, generates reports and enters data into electronic databases per protocol.

• Ensures secure data storage of all study materials.

35%:

• Coordinates all aspects of investigator-initiated research and clinical trials with the principal investigator and senior clinical research coordinator.
• Identify, screen, obtain informed consent, educate, monitor, and follow-up with subjects.
• Routinely recruits and enrolls study participants; participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews
• Develops informed consent documents for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent documents.
• Explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns.
• Administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

7.5%:

• Routinely ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments) to include scheduling and facilitating the patients timely completion of protocol requirements.

• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data in conjunction with PI as appropriate.

7.5%:

• Ensures compliance with protocol guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), all applicable University guidelines, Standard operation procedures (SOPs) , laws  and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Establishes a record keeping system; under supervision, makes assessments and determinations of participants progress in the study.
• Analyzes, investigates, and reports adverse events.
• Informs PI or SubI of issues or concerns.
• Manages IRB submissions and Serious Adverse Event reporting (SAE); recommends protocol correction action plans as appropriate.
• Coordinates site visits with industry sponsors.
• Serves as a liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.

5%:

• Works with principal investigator and collaborates with other investigators within the university to develop research studies and trains other polysomnography technologists on sleep research protocols as needed.

5%:

• Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.
   

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA\BS in a psychology, neuroscience, biology or health related field and two years of relevant experience working as a sleep technologist, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least 6 years of experience. 
• Must have a RPSGT certification.  
• Prior work experience, preferably working in clinical research support.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within a diverse working environment. 
• Must demonstrate independence and interpersonal skills. 

• Must comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding patient safety, and infection control issues.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3 years of experience working as a sleep technologist.
• 1 year of experience in clinical research.

To learn more about the Department of Neurology, please visit https://med.umn.edu/neurology. 

Pay Range: $31.73/hr - $38.47/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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