Clinical Research Technician

executed in the highest quality and compliant manner. In order to succeed, the applicant must possess exceptional organizational skills, uncompromising integrity, a love of people, and a strong willingness to learn new skills. COMMUNICATIONS: The CRT is expected to facilitate communications between research volunteers, study team members, and investigators. The communications will include, but are not limited to scheduling appointments, meeting with study team members and investigators, and resolving issues that invariably arise. PATIENT INTERACTION: At study visits, the CRT will collect past medical history, concomittant medications, and adverse events, and then take research patients through the protocol schedule of activities for each visit. The CRT will perform majority of the required testing (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, etc.) and scribe for our physicians while they perform eye exams on patients. The CRT may help with recruitment efforts and obtaining patient consent. Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary. - ONE of the following: - Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials or, - Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research or, - Advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD. - Knowledge of general clinical research operations and regulations or a capacity to learn quickly. - Willingness to achieve professional certification such as SOCRA or equivalent. . - Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. - An understanding of medical terminology. - Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels. - At least one year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials. - Experience as an ophthalmic assistant or equivalent. - Previous experience with EMR/Epic, MiChart, eReseach, OnCore Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.