"Clinical Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine"

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 a clinical studies participant recruiter. The Clinical Research Assistant will screen, consent, conduct participant visits, collect and process samples, abstract and enter data for research studies.

Essential Functions

• Screen hospital patients for qualification according to protocol criteria via the electronic medical record and coordination with the clinical team.
• Consent participants into research studies and conduct or direct the care team to conduct study assessments.
• Perform study specific or routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, pulse, cognitive assessments, questionnaires, etc.
• Manage the collection, labeling, and processing of laboratory specimens, including blood, sputum, and other biological samples, following protocol guidelines. Assist in the scheduling and conduct study-related appointments and return visits and tests.
• Accurately collect and enter data from electronic medical records, onto paper research charts or electronic systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally-funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
• Stay current with relevant medical knowledge, clinical guidelines and therapeutic advancements related to the study's area of focus.
• Ensure personal vaccinations and required immunizations are up to date in accordance with institutional policies and healthcare regulations.
• Be available to work on holidays, or varying shift patterns including day, evening, night and weekend shifts to ensure continuous coverage of study operations. 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

No experience required.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.
• Experience in conducting research.
• Experience in a patient facing setting.
• Bachelor's degree in science related field is ideal.

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. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance (including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave), and additional benefits like competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.