Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant with a focus on gynecologic clinical research. This is a staff research position and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant. This position will be 100% clinical research.

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians, nurses and researchers during clinical studies.
• Assist with patient recruitment and study enrollment
• 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.