University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title: Clinical Sciences Entry Professional

Position #: 00796643– Requisition #:38350

Job Summary:

This Entry Clinical Science Professional (ie: research assistant) will serve as a Research Coordinator for CU Sports Medicine. CU Sports Medicine is one of the premier sports medicine groups in the Rocky Mountain region with regional, national and international recognition and influence.  The clinical group headed by Dr. Eric McCarty are orthopedic sports medicine surgeons as well as non-operative fellowship trained sports medicine physicians from the Family Medicine and PM&R Departments of University of Colorado School of Medicine.  The group serves as the team physicians for the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids as well as the University of Colorado and multiple high schools throughout the front range of Colorado.  Their research efforts include mainly the investigation of clinical outcomes on their patients which range from the elite world class athlete to the recreational weekend warrior. Interaction is wide and varied with unique athletes and patients from around the Front Range. Additionally, there is interaction with other sports medicine facilities and researchers across campus as well as across the country which CU Sports Medicine collaborates with on multicenter research efforts. Primary research responsibilities for this position arc focused on orthopedic surgery investigation of the knee and shoulder. The position reports directly to Dr. Jonathan Bravman, though has heavy involvement from several other motivated researchers, including Dr. Rachel Frank, Dr. Adam Seidl and Dr. Michelle Wolcott.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and oversee the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies

• Obtain study subject’s medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial

• Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required

• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews

• Travel to various clinics and hospital operating rooms to support performance of clinical trials occasionally required

• Interface with Industry Representati