Clinical research associate vs certified medical technician

Differences between clinical research associate and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Clinical research associate example responsibilities.

• Manage, schedule and train up to 15 CRAs.
• Recruit patients, attain patient inform consent form, educate subjects on compliance, and ensure patient safety per ICH guidelines.
• Manage site TMF to ensure communication requirements adherence
• Manage CRO and regional monitor to complete close out activities, including device accountability management.
• Manage regional academic and community base oncology practices as the primary contact for all communications and support.
• Manage the monitoring CRO and the data clean-up efforts for a 510k submission and interim/annual study reports by effectively collaborating cross-functionally.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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