What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screening Technician / Dallas, TX (On-Site) position at Fortrea?
- Must possess previous experience as a Medical or Screening Technician or as a Nursing Assistant.***
- Phlebotomy experience required***
- Prior clinical research experience preferred***
This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Dallas, TX.
Work hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Occasionally may need to come a little earlier and stay later depending upon clinical trial needs.
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many Technician are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
What You Will Do
You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings.
- Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters.
- Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples.
- Monitors meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants.
- Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment.
- Assist with screening procedures as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment.
- Foster respectful relationships with study participants.
- Accurately record all research data obtained or observed.
- Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms.
- Maintains a basic understanding of current regulatory requirements.
- Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.
- Assist, as necessary, with study procedures.
- Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.
- Maintains skills to perform all study tasks, as required.
- Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.
- Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.
- Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.
- Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.
- Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.
- Observe study subjects for general well-being and report appropriately.
- Check in and check out study participants, as requested.
- All other duties as needed or assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred.
- Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
- Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
- Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
- Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
- Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
- 401(K)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition awards
- Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
- Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.