Looking for a job w/ clinical experience in CA

Ugh...so here's the deal...

I just graduated from UCI and am now on a job hunt during my year off while I apply to medical school. I cannot do benchwork because I just plain suck at it, which is why I am looking for something with clinical experience or patient-contact.

I've looked for jobs at UCI, UCI Med Ctr, St. Joseph Hospital, Hoag Hospital, and CHOC. I have even looked into Teacher's Assistant positions at various school districts w/- luck.

I need a job ASAP since I know secondaries are just around the corner. If you have any leads, please let me know. [email protected] Thanks.

 

Yeah, southern california would be ideal. However, someone just emailed me w/ a position in UCLA, which I think I can deal with.

Thank you so much for the offer though. Thanks to you too pocwana. Everyone has been so helpful. Is the CBEST the same test you have to take to be a substitute teacher?

 

Oh no...the position at UCLA does not look promising, but who knows?

Here is the job description:

UCLA School of Medicine
Hospital Clinical Trials Assistant III
Job Number: H-21189
Salary: $2,262-$3,167/Mo.
Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm.

Description
Assist in the implementation of clinical trials in normal healthy
volunteers; perform venipuncture with catheter insertion and ECG testing.
Prepare and collect laboratory specimens and distribute to specified
laboratories; record accurate measurement of height, weight, vital signs,
waist and hip ratios. Incumbent will serve as liaison between coordinator
and pharmacy for updating/refilling prescriptions and keeping records of
activities and pick-up study drugs from the UCLA pharmacy when needed.
Prepare purchase orders for research lab/study supplies. Assist in keeping
records for clinical research projects including flow sheets of medications,
laboratory results and results of assessments.

Qualifications
Skill in performing venipuncture including catheter insertion in arm-vein.
Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG. Knowledge of all safety
requirements when handling biohazardous specimens. Ability to obtain vital
signs and arrange for prescription refills. Ability to perform repetitive
bending, stooping, squatting, standing and sitting during a full workday.
Sufficient dexterity and strength to perform standard duties including
patient care documentation and equipment use. Familiarity with basic
computer functions including word processing programs. Excellent customer
service skills to interact tactfully and with sensitivity with patients.
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work
with deadlines, interruptions and changing priorities. Knowledge of medical
terminology preferred.

However, I am not holding my breath. If anyone out there within the sound of my...uh...posting has any job leads for something w/ clinical experience or patient-contact or even just plain interpersonal contact (ie. teaching, counseling, etc) PLEASE contact me.

 

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