"Clinical Research Assistant Clinical Trials Office (CTO)"

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Technician to join our team and support clinical research activities and routine clinical services. This full-time position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials while supporting our clinician scientists and providing high-quality care to hospital patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Support:

• Assist investigators and clinical staff with the coordination and execution of clinical research protocols.
• Support patient care activities related to clinical research, including patient intake, sample collection, delivering therapies, and patient monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of research-related procedures and patient interactions.
• Assists with identifying potential patients according to specified clinical research protocol eligibility.
• Recruits, interviews, enrolls patients, obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is completed in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Assists with clinical trial patient care by restraining, blood collections, placing IV catheters, administering medications, etc.
• Assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate level of care. Documents unfavorable responses and notifies clinical research coordinators.
• Communicates with RDVMs and clients on recruitment and enrollment.
• Provide technical assistance to other clinical services as assigned by CTO clinical coordinators, including patient intake, handling, sample processing, and equipment setup.
• Collaborate with veterinary and medical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas and equipment.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree or an Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical setting working with small animals and knowledge in medical terminology is strongly preferred.
• Experience in handling equine and food animal patients is preferred.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: State of Ohio Current Registered Veterinary Technician
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• May involve exposure to animals, biological samples, and clinical environments.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and after-hours, may be required to accommodate research protocols and patient needs.
• Will be assigned to different services according to the number of clinical research scheduled, as determined by the CTO clinical research coordinator.