Clinical Data Specialist jobs in Tennessee

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Pediatric Infectious Disease

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is with the Halasa/Chappell Lab, jointly led by Drs Natasha Halasa and Jim Chappell, within the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Our laboratory research concentrates on the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and pathobiology of infectious diseases.

This position will, under moderate supervision, manage the data functions and assist in other research functions. Ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research is maintained. Assist with data-related tasks like the collection and input of assessment tool data, tracking of clinical trial data, cleaning and mining for data. This position will also be responsible for reporting data activities, summarizing, and presenting clinical data internally and externally.

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SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

• Database Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of a database and how data is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

• Data Collection: Able to clearly define the goals and objectives of the data collection task. Demonstrates the ability to collect data critical to the preparation of proposals, the accomplishment of interviews, and client, vendor and team requirements. Successfully performs a basic data collection process within the context of assignments. Helps prepare surveys and questionnaires. Has conducted simple face-to-face and/or telephone interview surveys.

• Data Entry: The ability to transcribe information from the original source into an electronic system according to written and verbal instructions efficiently and accurately.

• Data Analysis: The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

• Clinical Research: Can research problems that span several areas of the department. Develops and writes basic trial protocols. Knows what information is available in the company. Designs data collection forms. Has developed networking skills which assist in researching issues.

• Analysis: Capable of reducing quantitative and conceptual problems and situations to basic elements and parts, then classifying, evaluating, and drawing conclusions. Demonstrates the ability to sift through data to determine its most significant elements. Able to turn discrete data into meaningful and valuable information which contributes to the successful completion of job assignments. Clearly recognizes cause and effect relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Tool Development

• Develop forms and questionnaires to collect the appropriate data

• Use Excel and REDCap to assist in data collection efforts, database development, and descriptive data analysis.
  
  

Data Cleaning and Analysis

• Collect, organize, and evaluate data from a variety of sources including the electronic health record and interviews with study subjects using quantitative approaches.

• Queries research team to clarify, reconcile and complete data issues. Identifies and resolves discrepancies per protocol.

• Use Excel, R, STATA and other tools to manipulate, clean, and run data analyses under the guidance of the PI, biostatisticians, and other data team members.
  
  

Data Reports and Presentations

• Reports metrics from given study load, including timeliness of entry and outstanding data.

• Help with the preparation of talks and presentation materials including PowerPoint slides, tables, figures, and posters.

• Conduct analysis and write reports summarizing progress, trends, and conclusions related to research and projects and activities.

• Present study concepts and synthesized progress in group settings.

• Edit, prepare, and submit formal research reports and manuscripts for publication in journals and conferences.
  
  

Data Training & Project Management

• Perform literature reviews; Retrieve journal articles; Maintain a bibliographic library of supporting material; Stay abreast of trends in clinical informatics.

• Project coordination tasks, including managing project timelines and meeting deadlines; keeping data projects on track.

• Supports day-to-day activities of the team.

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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.

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Experience Level :

1 year

Education :

Bachelor's

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