Research Assistant - Urology

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Innovative and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic, where each team member contributes to the mission of caring for life, researching health and educating those who serve. As a Research Assistant supporting the Bukavina Research Program, you will assist with the implementation and conduct of human subject clinical and laboratory research studies within Urology. In this role, you will help manage clinical trials from start to finish, work closely with urology surgeons and support primarily industry-sponsored research focused on cancer studies, device trials, male erectile dysfunction studies and other innovative therapies designed to provide patients with state-of-the-art treatment options for a variety of conditions. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. and must be willing to travel to regional hospital locations as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, including Word processing, spreadsheets, and database and presentation software
Understand basic concept of study design
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a healthcare setting OR Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge of medical terminology
Customer service oriented

Responsibilities

Assist research team with research study related tasks.
Assist with completion of protocol related activities.
Obtain and maintain clinical competencies such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required.
Assist with the development and coordination of the research subject schedule in compliance with the research protocol.
Assist with the collection, recording and maintenance of research study records.
Demonstrate comprehension of assigned research protocols.
Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols 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.
Maintain study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI).
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Order and stock supplies.
Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.