Clinical Research Technician

Overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an individual who will be responsible to providing
accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while
maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status within a high volume
practice. Candidate will work exclusively within the EMR system (Nextech) supporting the providers
as they interact with the patient.

Candidate must be able to travel to multiple clinics to meet the needs of the patients and
providers, and support the clinic's variable hours (Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30
pm). Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the physician's clinic, patient and surgery
schedules. Clinic staff are also provided the opportunity for weekend hours if available.

RCTX offers the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after the
introductory period:

Medical Insurance Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Contribution
Life Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive Rewards Program
Certification Opportunities

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is one of the largest and most respected retina-only
ophthalmology practices in the United States, committed to Preserving the Patient's Vision. RCTX
has three certified research centers and is home to the Greater Houston Retina Research Center,
one of the country's leading sites for retinal research. All Retina Consultants of Texas physicians
are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specialize exclusively in diseases
and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula. In addition, RCTX has an ocular oncology division,
which focuses on cancer treatments for the eye. Our surgeons have studied at some of the most
renowned institutions in the nation and all have graduated at the very top of their classes.

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is part of Retina Consultants of America (RCA), the largest
network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives
through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA's physician-centered practice
management model, physicians continue to drive clinical and practice culture while benefitting from
the available business expertise, resources and shared best practices.

Retina Consultants of Texas follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and
well-being of the patients, providers, employees and communities.

Retina Consultants of Texas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative
Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates
diversity.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Technician is a dual-role position responsible for providing clinical
support and research coordination services. This position combines ophthalmic technical skills
with research administration capabilities, requiring strong communication abilities to educate
patients about complex clinical trials and assist with informed consent processes. The
technician maintains patient flow, supports clinical procedures, and ensures compliance with
research protocols while exemplifying our core values of hard work, authentic care, and
innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Functions:
• Obtains comprehensive patient history including chief complaint, history of present illness, patient
and family history of both ocular and general illnesses, history of allergies, and current medications
• Accurately performs and documents visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility,
pupillary function tests, dilation, and ocular tonometry
• Assists physicians with laser procedures, injections, and minor procedures while maintaining sterile
and safe environment protocols
• Performs intraocular pressure checks after injections
• Provides compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms and back-up levels of supply stock
• Counsels, consents, sets up and assists with in-office procedures

Research Functions:

• Counsels and educates patients regarding clinical trials, articulating complex study information
clearly
• Conducts informed consent processes for research studies
• Administers all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
• Prepares visit-specific documentation and charts for Physician Clinic Team
• Promptly requests all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting
• Processes and ships laboratory biological samples for analysis
• Coordinates and schedules subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol
guidelines
• Transcribes subject study information from source documents to Electronic Case Report Forms
• Obtains any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Requirements:
• High school diploma required
• Bachelor of Science/Biology preferred

Experience Requirements:
• Previous healthcare or research experience preferred but not required
• Ability to understand and articulate complex concepts
• Quick learning ability and adaptability
• Bilingual capabilities preferred (English primary)

Core Values:
• Demonstrates hard work and dedication
• Exhibits authentic care for patients and colleagues
• Shows innovation and problem-solving abilities

Physical Abilities: • Must be able to walk and stand for entire work shift.
• Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.
• Must be able to hear softly spoken words.
• Must be able to add support for elderly patients getting in and out of exam chairs.
• Lifting required up to 30 pounds.