Research Associate - Gastroenterology

About the Job

General Summary of Position The research associate is responsible for coordinating individual study activities associated with the fair and responsible conduct of research. This includes performing data collection and management, implementing interventions and protocol adherence, documentation, and quality control. This may also include implementing research activities including grant preparation, patient recruitment and interactions, quantitative and qualitative data collection, and data base management. The research associate takes direction from the program director for quality and safety research and principal investigators for these research activities. Activities may occur across multiple sites and also in collaboration with quality, safety, risk management, research, education, simulation, and human factors professionals to improve performance and reliability in patient safety quality and healthcare delivery both within and external to the MedStar community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Implements and coordinates research projects for the quality and safety research investigators.

Administers research study as per protocol. Supports development of data collection forms databases and structured reporting templates.

Recruits patients and collect qualitative and quantitative data as per study protocol.

Communicates with research investigators colleagues and healthcare staff to ensure effective study implementation and progress.

Participates in conferences departmental meetings continuing education investigator meetings and team meetings as assigned.

Assists personnel in the research department on study related activities as assigned.

Complies with institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with rules regulations policies and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and research policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.

Works closely with others in the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety Department and others throughout the MSH organization. Develops strong relationships with all functions within the MIQS and across other MSH entities.

Minimal Qualifications Education

Training and certification in a health care related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant or medical technician required

Experience

5-7 years Working within a clinical environment with direct patient and professional healthcare interactions. Must have command of medical terminology and working knowledge of word, excel, powerpoint, and internet research skills. Knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement terminology is an asset

Experience with qualitative data collection, data analysis, database management, and use of redcap preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in a health care related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, or medical technician required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyze challenging and complex research issues and opportunities and be proactive in proposing/implementing solutions.

Ability to develop strong relationships with all functions within the MIQS and across other MSH entities.

Ability to apply independent judgment to the implementation and application of research protocols and employ independent decision making solving real life challenges and identifying gaps and program needs.

Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of formats.

Examples include: written communications to researchers, staff, and other stakeholders that clearly outline the situation and action items; verbal presentations and briefings to managers senior leaders and other parties.

Seeks increased responsibility while remaining conscientious thorough accurate and reliable records with respect to the organizational goals and the needs of the researchers and staff.

This includes being available and responsive to issues and concerns as they arise.

Functions well when subjected to the rigors and pressures of research associated with tight deadlines and schedules which could often entail overtime work.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $24.12 - USD $43.29 /Hr.

General Summary of Position The research associate is responsible for coordinating individual study activities associated with the fair and responsible conduct of research. This includes performing data collection and management, implementing interventions and protocol adherence, documentation, and quality control. This may also include implementing research activities including grant preparation, patient recruitment and interactions, quantitative and qualitative data collection, and data base management. The research associate takes direction from the program director for quality and safety research and principal investigators for these research activities. Activities may occur across multiple sites and also in collaboration with quality, safety, risk management, research, education, simulation, and human factors professionals to improve performance and reliability in patient safety quality and healthcare delivery both within and external to the MedStar community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Implements and coordinates research projects for the quality and safety research investigators.

Administers research study as per protocol. Supports development of data collection forms databases and structured reporting templates.

Recruits patients and collect qualitative and quantitative data as per study protocol.

Communicates with research investigators colleagues and healthcare staff to ensure effective study implementation and progress.

Participates in conferences departmental meetings continuing education investigator meetings and team meetings as assigned.

Assists personnel in the research department on study related activities as assigned.

Complies with institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with rules regulations policies and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and research policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.

Works closely with others in the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety Department and others throughout the MSH organization. Develops strong relationships with all functions within the MIQS and across other MSH entities.

Minimal Qualifications Education

Training and certification in a health care related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant or medical technician required

Experience

5-7 years Working within a clinical environment with direct patient and professional healthcare interactions. Must have command of medical terminology and working knowledge of word, excel, powerpoint, and internet research skills. Knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement terminology is an asset

Experience with qualitative data collection, data analysis, database management, and use of redcap preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in a health care related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, or medical technician required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyze challenging and complex research issues and opportunities and be proactive in proposing/implementing solutions.

Ability to develop strong relationships with all functions within the MIQS and across other MSH entities.

Ability to apply independent judgment to the implementation and application of research protocols and employ independent decision making solving real life challenges and identifying gaps and program needs.

Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of formats.

Examples include: written communications to researchers, staff, and other stakeholders that clearly outline the situation and action items; verbal presentations and briefings to managers senior leaders and other parties.

Seeks increased responsibility while remaining conscientious thorough accurate and reliable records with respect to the organizational goals and the needs of the researchers and staff.

This includes being available and responsive to issues and concerns as they arise.

Functions well when subjected to the rigors and pressures of research associated with tight deadlines and schedules which could often entail overtime work.