Health Services Research Analyst - ON SITE

Health Services Research Analyst

This is a full-time position in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kristin Archer, PhD, Principal Investigator. A Health Services Research Analyst with at least 2 years of clinical research is needed on the team to support a multi-center randomized clinical trial funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This position will enroll and follow study subjects undergoing orthopaedic surgery at VUMC and will assure compliance with the study protocol. Responsibilities will include maintaining and updating study protocol; overseeing IRB initial submission, amendments, and continuing review; recruitment and follow-up of patients; implementing data audits and quality control procedures; ongoing communication with the PI and investigative team to ensure adherence to study protocol; overseeing weekly study meetings; and preparing funding reports and data reports for abstracts and manuscripts.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of study procedures and communication with investigators and federal sponsor
• Maintain IRB documentation and ensure research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and sponsor guidelines
• Recruit appropriate individuals for study participation according to study protocol which involves medical chart review and patient screening or interviewing
• Enroll eligible study participants
• Complete assessment procedures with study participants in clinic or remotely
• Schedule participants for initial and/or follow-up appointments
• Conduct follow-up calls, emails, or mailings related to study activities
• Communicate regularly and effectively with investigators and other members of the research team on an ongoing basis related to study protocol
• Maintain study database
• Prepare data reports
• Attend weekly research team meetings
• Contribute to a positive work environment

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; 2-5 years preferred
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation
• Experience in REDCap is a plus

This position will work traditional, daytime business hours Monday-Friday.