Clinical Research Data Specialist - Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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Organization:

Allergy, Pulmonary and Critica

Job Summary:

The Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center is an interprofessional research team dedicated to improving the lives of patients and survivors of critical illness and injury, including COVID, delirium, dementia, cancer, PTSD, and depression. The CIBS Center seeks an individual to fill a full-time Clinical Research Data Specialist position. This position is a hybrid model with both remote and office setting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with knowledge in project design and management and strong desire and ability to learn database and data visualization tools such as REDCap and Tableau. Will collaborate with statisticians, clinical staff, and investigators to fulfill database requirements using REDCap, while remaining dedicated to keeping the team informed about technological advancements.

Department Summary:

Welcome to the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Our mission is to:
• Deliver world-class clinical care to patients with allergic diseases, pulmonary
conditions, and critical illness through employing a collaborative, multi-
disciplinary approach
• Lead in the development of cutting-edge, patient-focused research that
extends from basic discoveries to clinical implementation
• Provide state-of-the-art education and training to inspire and nurture the next
generation of leaders in allergy and immunology, pulmonary and critical care
medicine, and interventional pulmonology

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, construct, and manage REDCap projects.

• Ensure ongoing maintenance and optimization of REDCap environments.

• Learn and utilize Tableau software to craft insightful data visualizations.

• Present complex data in a clear and compelling manner.

• Streamline processes to enhance efficiency and minimize errors.

• Collaborate closely with statisticians.

• Implement rigorous data cleaning protocols to ensure study integrity.

• Keep the team informed on the latest REDCap updates and enhancements.

• Facilitate smooth integration of new features into existing workflows.

• Collect, organize, and evaluate data from a variety of reference sources

• Develop and document reports and analyses summarizing progress, trends, and conclusions

• Develop intuitive software solutions leveraging REDCap's API.

• Prepare reports for analysis of research data

• Assist in modification and coordination of research procedures and techniques

• Develop forms and questionnaires that will collect the appropriate data

• Create database files and maintain records

• Assist in the preparation of materials for publication

• Create informational materials related to research/study for dissemination to study participants, researchers, community

• Make presentation of study concepts in group session

• Presentations are conducted in a professional manner

• Keep abreast of trends in field of study

• Supervise Research Analyst I, technical support staff and student assistants

• Plan, train, and assign work

• May assist in space and facilities planning.

• Order supplies and equipment.

• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
• Data Entry (Intermediate): The ability to transcribe information from the original source into an electronic system according to written and verbal instructions efficiently and accurately.
• Project Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving (Intermediate): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.
• Regulatory Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Quality Assurance (Intermediate): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective.
• Database Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge and understanding of a database and how data is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. 

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Certifications :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education :

Bachelor's

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