The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Type, TX | United States
Job description
Screens patients using effective oral communications to determine patient\’s eligibility for research study; follows specific written criteria developed as part of research study design to elicit and obtain medical history.
Conducts face-to-face interviews with patients through use of study questionnaire which is completed as patient is interviewed.
Conducts follow-up telephone or video conference interviews of patients who have been enrolled in study; completes study questionnaire while talking to study subject.
Conducts tracking procedures (defined by study) to recontact respondents at specific time intervals (defined by study) for additional interviews; maintains systematic written logs, which include days and times of attempted contact.
Conducts more intensive tracking procedures for patients unavailable by telephone; mails letters to respondents and maintains accurate, written records of attempted contacts by mail; may visit respondent’s homes to conduct face-to-face interviews if necessary.
May perform one or more of the following clinical or research assistance duties, such as taking, recording, and reporting vital signs using medical diagnostic equipment; performing occasional venipuncture, measuring height and weight; performing electrocardiograms and similar tests; procure, process, and ship laboratory samples, such as blood or other body fluids; managing data for clinical trials.
May provide coaching or motivation in mid- and long-term trials requiring regular or ongoing active participation or behaviors on the part of the patient.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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