UNIV - Statistical Research Analyst I - Hand and Upper Extremity - Department of Orthopaedics

Job Description Summary

As a research analyst, a prospective medical 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 our hand end upper extremity physicians. in continuing their extensive research being conducting for the field, while also providing care to their patients- whether in the clinic or the operating
room.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-03

Pay Range

28,060.00 - 39,991.00 - 51,923.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Addition Knowledge, Skills, Ability Preferred:

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. The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field. Some experience with data management preferred, although not required.

Guideline and Supervision:

Research assistant will work closely with Dr. Charles Daly. Dr. Dane Daley, and our MUSC Orthopaedic Surgery Residents.

Job Duties:

• 25% - 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.

• 25% - Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication. Complete corrections

  and suggestions from scientific publication editors.

• 15% - Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers and presentations. Give guidance

  and support for Orthopaedic residents on ongoing orthopaedic studies.

• 10% - Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements. Complete information

  in clinialresearch.org and other research databases.

• 10% - 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.

• 10% - Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports. Create and submit presentations for Orthopaedics organizations. Prepare information for supporting surgeons’ cases for presentation at weekly shoulder conference.

• 5% - Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies. Drafting of protocols for new

  research studies with the guidance of supporting physicians.

Additional Job Description

Minimum 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. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Abili