Clinical Research Assistant II - Cardiovascular Research Center

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator and his assistants, assist in enrolling patients in educational, lifestyle, and pharmacological intervention research studies.

Requirements

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
High school
1 year of experience
CITI training within first two weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
College Degree
1-2 years of experience in a healthcare-related position

Responsibilities

Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information
Screen patients for cardiovascular procedures that may produce research-relevant tissue
Coordinate patient visits to clinic.
Organize study participant charts and files, and distribute to appropriate location
Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into computerized database
Perform routine laboratory experiments for clinical studies as directed. This includes ultrasounds and other non-invasive measurements of blood vessel function. The employee will be trained to perform all of these techniques.
Compile outreach packets, recruitment, and specimen collection kits
Verify accuracy of bills and stipends
Generate letters to be sent to study participants
Provide general clerical support to investigators
Order and maintain log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants
Obtain informed consent for tissue banking before procedures (bedside or by phone call), often in very early morning studies (as early as 5:30am)
Analyze and coordinate non-invasive measurements of blood vessel function. The employee will be trained to perform all of these techniques.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.