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Job TitleResearch Assistant

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentDDSI Clinical Research Unit-Digestive Disease Institute

                      

Job CodeU99968

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Assists research team with research study related tasks.Assists with completion of protocol related activities.As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed. caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.Assists with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.Assists with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records.Understands basic concepts of study design.  Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols.  Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures. Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).Establishes and maintains filing systems.  Orders and stocks supplies.Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Degree may substitute the experience requirement.

Languages:

Language requiredLanguage preferred

Certifications:

None Required. 

Complexity of Work:

Requires excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.Must be able to take direction and appropriate action in a stressful environment.Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of work processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches.Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently.Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic.
 

Work Experience:

Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.  Degree may offset experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periodsAbility to operate a computer and other office equipmentAbility to communicate and exchange accurate informationIn some locations, ability to move up to 25 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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