Clinical Research Assistant, Early Intervention Program, Department of Emergency Medicine

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The UC Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati has been an independent academic unit within the College of Medicine since 1984. It is responsible for the medical direction of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Center for Emergency Care (CEC) and the Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program.

The Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistant to perform the duties of carrying out our current substance use disorder and harm reduction project as well as other Early Intervention Program grant funded projects. This person will be responsible for patient interactions, data collection, and linkage to care providing coverage during peak times of service.

Essential Functions

• Work in conjunction with hospital clinical staff and communicates with the treating teams, provides administrative assistance to lead coordinators and principal investigators with documentation needs and research data maintenance and reporting.
• Works to identify eligible patients and approaches them for informed consent, enrolling subjects as outlined in IRB approval protocols and performing study procedures; schedules study-related appointments by phone.
• Welcome and assist study participants with registration. Provide general information concerning the study. Assist with completing necessary paperwork and ensure that all the appropriate data has been included. Accurately enters data from electronic medical records, or paper research charts, into study specific electronic data capture systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally-funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse etc. Prepare procedure room, change linen and paper, stock gowns, sheets and other supplies; clean instruments and equipment and prepare for autoclave.
• Perform ECG/EKGs and blood draws, Processing blood and body fluid specimens and preparing them for shipping.
• Will work rotating schedule that includes, day, evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience

• None

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Associate’s Degree.
• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life…