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Clinical Research Assistant
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Job Summary:
Research Assistant needed to work in the Vascular Medicine Section of Cardiovascular Medicine assisting with the management and implementation of multiple clinical research protocols. The incumbent will report directly to Heather Gornik, MD, RVT (Director of Vascular Medicine Research) & John Bartholomew, MD, FACC (Section Head, Vascular Medicine).
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Enrolling and consenting patients for participation in research studies
- Taking patients vital signs
- Venipuncture for collection of blood samples (after appropriate training)
- Administering research questionnaires
- Conducting literature searches
- Performing diagnostic tests within the scope of training
- Data entry
- Other research duties determined by supervising physicians
Position Offers:
- Opportunities for co-authorship of publications in medical journals
- Exposure to all aspects of clinical research
- Exposure to non-invasive vascular testing
Qualifications:
Extensive on the job training will be provided in medical research, phlebotomy, and other study procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong science background, outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to achieve research objectives is critical. A one-year commitment is required, but a two-year commitment is highly preferred. This is an excellent position for someone interested in a career in medicine.
June 1st, 2008 start date (negotiable).
Submit Resume/CV and Cover Letter to:
Abizer Sakarwala
[email protected]
(216) 444-0334
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Job Summary:
Research Assistant needed to work in the Vascular Medicine Section of Cardiovascular Medicine assisting with the management and implementation of multiple clinical research protocols. The incumbent will report directly to Heather Gornik, MD, RVT (Director of Vascular Medicine Research) & John Bartholomew, MD, FACC (Section Head, Vascular Medicine).
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Enrolling and consenting patients for participation in research studies
- Taking patients vital signs
- Venipuncture for collection of blood samples (after appropriate training)
- Administering research questionnaires
- Conducting literature searches
- Performing diagnostic tests within the scope of training
- Data entry
- Other research duties determined by supervising physicians
Position Offers:
- Opportunities for co-authorship of publications in medical journals
- Exposure to all aspects of clinical research
- Exposure to non-invasive vascular testing
Qualifications:
Extensive on the job training will be provided in medical research, phlebotomy, and other study procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong science background, outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to achieve research objectives is critical. A one-year commitment is required, but a two-year commitment is highly preferred. This is an excellent position for someone interested in a career in medicine.
June 1st, 2008 start date (negotiable).
Submit Resume/CV and Cover Letter to:
Abizer Sakarwala
[email protected]
(216) 444-0334
