Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Research Grants
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift Details: Days, On Call/Pool, Per Diem, 10AM-5PM 2 -3 Days Per Week
Why Jackson:
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Summary
The Research Associate position will support research activities under specific screening program, to obtain research and hospital outcome measures for the screening program conducted.
Responsibilities
Performs chart review of clinic notes and all other patient information for data extraction purposes. Collects clinical data and prepare research/registry files. Review reports and hospital notes at appropriate time intervals for research/data collection purposes. Pre-screens electronic medical records (EMR), surgical schedules, etc., for potential research/data collection candidates to determine if they qualify and meet protocol for specific study or registry. Discusses questionable cases with the Research Coordinator, PI, and Sub PI as needed to determine subject appropriateness. Collects pertinent quality of life data on subjects for quality and outcomes projects and research projects meeting specified time windows and intervals. Conducts telephone calls with patients and maintain a professional, sensitive and courteous tone when asking detailed questions about their medical/work history. Respond knowledgably to questions, refer/transfer patient questions to the appropriate staff member. Conducts one's self in a professional manner and promoting a positive attitude towards all research/data collection projects when dealing with patients, staff and physicians. Adheres to all controls, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures of all research/data collection projects and registries. Assists Research Coordinator, PI, and sub-PI with reporting functions and data findings. Responsible for being well versed in database parameters and promote registry and research projects with staff members. Prioritizes and plan work activities so research/data collection is completed in a timely manner. Assists in improving efficiency and effectiveness of research projects. Develops, manages and evaluates research reports for submission to research funding agencies as required by the project deliverables. Be able to review submissions and reporting to different regulatory agencies. i.e. IRB, FDA. Enrolls and consents research participants, maintains consent forms and other research related documents and correspondences. Performs data collection based on program and/or protocol requirements. Manages all research program related activities, including but not limited to ordering of supplies under the program. Maintains a check and balance on the requirements and deadlines for deliverables and work performed under the research. Perform follow-up research staff trainings and/or as needed. Notifies IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports and serious adverse event etc. in compliance with applicable regulations. Assists in preparing, maintaining and implementing policies and standard operational procedures specific to the area complying with State, Federal, and professional regulations as well as standard policies and procedures. Maintains required, records, and reports for administrative, quality assurance, safety and control purposes. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in related field is required
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements - Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).