Research Assistant - Unmasked

Retina Consultants of Houston•Bellaire, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Unmasked Research Assistant to join their innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH-GCP guidelines and according to the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization, which are subject to change from time to time. This position will be based at our Bellaire location. Candidates must be able to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Research Department hours of 6:30am-5pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules. Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world-renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions) our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources and our own team of physicians. RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser, and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of our physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve our patients. We worked hard to create our culture as Retina Warriors. We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, our people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience.

Requirements

Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
Possesses excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow
Pay meticulous attention to detail
Takes initiative
Possesses insight and energy to prioritize quickly
Demonstrates high-level critical thinking skills
Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner
Demonstrates excellence in communication skills, both personal and written
Abounds in organizational and time-management skills, to include multi-tasking
High School diploma or the equivalent required
3 years ophthalmology experience

Nice To Haves

College Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile field techniques
Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and assist in subject care and management
Observe, assist, collect, and record all necessary data for follow up (E.g. Adverse Events, concomitant medications, etc.) study visits (Phase 2 & 3; No Gene Therapy)
Ensure that treatment room is fully stocked with ancillary supplies ahead of each day
Explain treatment processes and procedures to study subjects
Set up, prepare subject, and assist in administration of treatment on subjects as required per study protocol and pharmacy/procedure manual
Promptly report treatment-related Adverse Events (to include medication errors) to an appropriate unmasked RA (Level II/III Preferred)
Assist in collection of aqueous humor samples for analysis
Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections
Perform post-treatment procedures (finger count, hand motion, light perception)
Monitor on-site temperature for all equipment and document daily logs (if applicable)
Daily calibration of tonopens
Perform other duties as assigned
Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and or Certifications
Ensure all instruments used by UM team is accounted for and properly sterilized