UNIV - Statistical Research Analyst - Orthopaedic Trauma - Department of Orthopaedics

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

16h

About The Position

As a research analyst, a prospective student will be exposed to the clinical, operative, and academic side of medicine. While experiencing the field of orthopaedic surgery hands-on, the analyst will assist two trauma physicians in continuing their extensive research being conducted for the field as a whole, while also observing care of their patients- whether in the clinic or the operating room.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years clerical or paraprofessional experience involving the compilation of data and statistics.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to work in dusty areas.

Nice To Haves

The applicant should have a strong academic record, must be creative, self-driven, reliable, and motivated to learn.
An ideal candidate will have been previously involved in clinical or basic research and demonstrated interest in academic medicine.
Some experience with data management preferred, although not required.

Responsibilities

Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies.
Attend clinic with supporting physicians and program coordinator to help consent study candidates and collect study data.
Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication.
Complete corrections and suggestions from scientific publication editors.
Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers and presentations.
Give guidance and support for Orthopaedic residents on ongoing orthopaedic studies.
Gathering patient images, X-rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos.
Attend surgery cases to video cases at the direction of the surgeon.
Upload CT scans for software preparation for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty cases.
Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports.
Create and submit presentations for Orthopaedics organizations.
Prepare information for supporting surgeons’ cases for presentation at weekly pediatric orthopaedic conference.
Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements.
Complete information in clinialresearch.org and other research databases.
Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies.
Drafting of protocols for new research studies with the guidance of supporting physicians.