Clinical Research Technician

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

77d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled, self-motivated individual to serve on clinical and health services projects in Ophthalmology. Our team works to improve quality of care of patients with eye diseases through telemedicine and community engagement. Key job responsibilities include recruiting study participants, ophthalmic testing, conducting study visits including informed consent, administering surveys and data entry. This position is located in Flint, MI. 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. Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Requirements

Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Minimum 1 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional

Responsibilities

Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to conducting study visits with study participants including participant recruitment, informed consent and administering surveys
Data entry into research databases requiring skillful attention to detail
Work collaboratively by maintaining a good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and clinic staff
Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, and applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times
Perform ophthalmic testing such as refraction, OCT and IOP.