Job Description

Job Description:

• Conduct clinical study visits in accordance with protocol.

• Develops and maintains clinical nursing research policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

  • Vital signs - interprets findings as well as trends.

  • Independent venipuncture and intravenous line placement, in accordance with Universal Precautions; package and ship specimens appropriately.

  • Glucose tolerance tests according to established guidelines.

  • Any procedure required by the study protocol, demonstrate ability to acquire new skills.

  • Administer study medication, which may be in oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous form.

• Working knowledge of sleep medicine and metabolic disease in order to educate patients on their health status.

• Monitor the subject prior to, during and after study drug administration according to the protocol.

• Elicit and assess adverse experiences and communicate these to the Investigator.

• Evaluate subject laboratory and physical findings with Investigator/sub-investigators; provide or obtain further information from subjects or healthcare providers as required in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

• Assist in the recruitment of research study participants through multiple mediums.

• Work with hospital supply chain to maintain study materials.

• Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree.

Experience:

• Clinical research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.

• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.

• Ability to adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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About University of Chicago (UC)

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