Clinical Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

 

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

 

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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 healthand 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. This role will offer coverage during peak times of service.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses and researchers during clinical 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.
• Schedule study-related appointments by phone; schedule return visits and tests.
• Clean instruments and equipment and prepare for autoclave.
• 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.
• May perform venipunctures. 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

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 balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choos