Retina Consultants of Texas ยท 4 months ago
Clinical Research Technician
Cypress, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRetina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is one of the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practices in the United States, committed to Preserving the Patient's Vision. The Clinical Research Technician is responsible for providing clinical support and research coordination services, maintaining patient flow, supporting clinical procedures, and ensuring compliance with research protocols while educating patients about clinical trials.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Obtains comprehensive patient history including chief complaint, history of present illness, patient and family history of both ocular and general illnesses, history of allergies, and current medications
Accurately performs and documents visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, dilation, and ocular tonometry
Assists physicians with laser procedures, injections, and minor procedures while maintaining sterile and safe environment protocols
Performs intraocular pressure checks after injections
Provides compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow
Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms and back-up levels of supply stock
Counsels, consents, sets up and assists with in-office procedures
Counsels and educates patients regarding clinical trials, articulating complex study information clearly
Conducts informed consent processes for research studies
Administers all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
Prepares visit-specific documentation and charts for Physician Clinic Team
Promptly requests all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting
Processes and ships laboratory biological samples for analysis
Coordinates and schedules subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines
Transcribes subject study information from source documents to Electronic Case Report Forms
Obtains any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Ability to understand and articulate complex concepts
Quick learning ability and adaptability
Must be able to walk and stand for entire work shift
Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions
Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting
Must be able to hear softly spoken words
Must be able to add support for elderly patients getting in and out of exam chairs
Lifting required up to 30 pounds
Preferred
Bachelor of Science/Biology preferred
Previous healthcare or research experience preferred but not required
Bilingual capabilities preferred (English primary)
Benefits
Medical Insurance Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Contribution
Life Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive Rewards Program
Certification Opportunities
Company
Retina Consultants of Texas
Retina Consultants of Texas (formerly Retina Consultants of Houston) is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in Southeast Texas and one of the most respected in the U.S.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Benz
Partner
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