Assist the coordinators and director in Clinical Research activities which consist of patient work up, phlebotomy, process and shipping of labs and working within the study database to enter clinical study data. Assisting the coordinator in duties that will help them be more efficient.

This is an entry level position where you would be assisting RNs and not investigating.

Education required: High School or GED

Education preferred: Associate or bachelor degree. Bachelor degree in lieu of experience will be considered.

License, registration and/or certification: IATA Trained and Certified completed during orientation period.

Experience: Minimum of one year of lab, medical tech, surgical assistant, nursing assistant or clerk (cardiovascular preferred). Clinical Research experience preferred. Bachelor Degree in lieu of experience will be considered. Experienced with Excel.

Additional skills/abilities: 

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices as mandated by the FDA
• Requires constant organizational skills
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
• Basic computer skills are a necessity
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians and staff
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Knowledge of the Research Department’s and The Heart Center’s policies and procedures
• Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al