Clinical Research Technician - Anesthesiology

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. The system serves nearly 6 million patients, conducts hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, and is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatment, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs.

Schedule

Various days; 40 hours per week.

Pay

Pay range $20.80 – $31.20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Collect urine and blood specimens, process them, interview participants, perform data entry, and conduct components of the physical exam as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of research protocols and organize work assignments to maintain scheduled study times.
• Carry out major experimental protocol events including EKGs, phlebotomy, urine collection, standard measurements, vital signs, and blood pressures.
• Interact professionally with human participants, investigators, and other research support personnel.
• Set up and monitor data‑collection equipment.
• Collect and process biologic specimens (blood, urine, saliva) according to protocol.
• Conduct standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
• Administer written and computerized tests and complete study forms as necessary.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of meals as scheduled in protocols and complete related documentation.
• Travel to other hospital departments as required to conduct clinical research procedures.
• Follow universal/standard precautions, maintain clean and safe work and subject areas, and report unsafe conditions to leadership.
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years’ experience in a clinical research environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Skills

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions carefully and, once trained, work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing ones.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers and cooperate with peers.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• Initiative and sound judgment displayed in crisis or unexpected situations.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range, with premium pay (shift, on‑call) and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid time‑off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health‑care and dependent‑care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined‑contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial‑wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for specific programs may depend on full‑time/part‑time status or employment classification.