Job Description
Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Emergency Medicine
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
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 Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking full-time employees to perform the duties of Clinical Research Assistants. The Clinical Research Assistant will assist researchers with clinical studies by documenting participant information, interacting with research participants as needed, completing study-related data entry, scheduling appointments and tests, etc.
These positions are second (2nd) and weekend shifts and the primary work location will be University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Essential Functions
Assist physicians, nurses and researchers during clinical studies and public health projects.
Perform routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, HIV and HCV testing.
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 sterilize working area.
Welcome and assist study participants with registration. Provide general information concerning the study or project. Assist with completing necessary paperwork and ensure that all the appropriate data has been included.
Provide administrative assistance to leads and principal investigators with documentation needs and research data maintenance and reporting
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, public health projects, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
Provide HIV/HCV risk reduction counseling and testing to Emergency Department and community patients.
Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum (HIV/HCV/SUD and community outreach).
Work a variable schedule that could include emergency department or community sites, day, evening and night shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
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 healthcare related workforce experience (HIV/HCV testing or substance use disorder)
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Emergency Medicine
Date:
Feb 1, 2024
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility:
Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment:
Clinical Research, Medical Research, Emergency Medicine, Research Assistant, Healthcare, Research
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
