Research Jobs in Denver, CO

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Colorado Retina Associates is the premier provider of vitreoretinal clinical care and surgery, recognized for our expertise, innovation, and compassionate care approach. As the largest and most experienced ophthalmology practice in Colorado, we excel in managing highly complex ocular cases through collaborative teamwork. Since our inception in 2006, our team has been committed to fighting blindness, participating in more than 90 national clinical trials to bring our patients the newest, most advanced treatment options. To continually enhance our services, we invest significantly in our staff, research, facilities, and cutting-edge technology.

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Position Summary:

The BCVA Research Technician is primarily responsible for performing standardized refraction and visual acuity as required by various study protocols and manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.

Job duties/responsibilities:

Level I Role and Responsibilities:

• Communicates/coordinates patient flow with other members of the study team.
• Performs manifest refraction and visual acuity with loose lenses per protocol, low luminance and speed-reading testing (MN Read and Radner) in a timely manner, and with accuracy, per the study protocols.
• Performs Pell-Robson Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision testing, and any other vision testing that suits the needs of the clinical trials such as AST
• Performs study/protocol procedures in a detailed, accurate manner
• Familiar with the vision portion of all protocols
• Correctly utilize the manual lensometer to read RX’s from glasses.
• Performs Keratometry
• Obtains intraocular pressure (tono-pen and goldman applanation) and dilates patients per the study protocols.
• Accurately files and can locate study essential study documents as requested by study team.
• Assists with a variety of projects and performs other duties as assigned. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Obtain various sponsor-required certifications within a timely manner
• Maintain and status of certifications (i.e., not letting a certification expire)
• Responsible for ensuring the visual acuity lane is properly certified and is kept to the certification requirements
• Maintains all equipment, lenses, and charts required for Visual Acuity testing
• Maintains and updates records of all certified equipment (i.e., burn-in logs and the record of light bulbs changes for primary and back-up bulbs) and provides sponsors and Clinical Trial staff with updated information
• Maintains good relationships with vendors and sponsors and addresses deviations in a timely manner
• Assists the Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Director as needed

Level II Role and Responsibilities:

All duties included in VAE Level I in addition to:

• Trains and coordinates certifications for new Visual Acuity Examiner(s).
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring visits when VA lanes need to be certified
• Scheduling certification of lanes with VAE Certifying Agency

Level I Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High School diploma or the equivalent, with significant relevant experience
  • Refracting experience preferred
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols
  • Adapt quickly with each new change and must be flexible with change of any system or method.
  • Ophthalmology and/or Optometry experience preferred

Level II Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • VAE Level I >3 months – 1 year
• Prior annual review or promotion assessment exceeds expectations and shows proficiency in the job requirements

Certificates & Licenses:

None required

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Safe harbor/profit sharing plan
• full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal, life, accident, disability, and hospitalization insurance

Job Status:

• Full time

Salary Range: $20.87 - $33.39 per hour

Colorado Retina is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.