Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The position involves supporting orthopedic surgeons on arthroplasty research, with potential to explore other orthopedic specialties. Responsibilities include tasks of full cycle of clinical research from developing research to producing manuscripts and presentations, and participating in clinical activities. Qualified candidates are motivated medical students with research experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop research ideas, review literature, and design studies under the supervision of orthopaedic surgeons and NEBH researchers.

2. Work with hospital researchers and IRB staff to apply for IRB approval.

3. Collect, clean, and analyze data (databases: EMR, MarketScan, Patient IQ, etc.).

4. Write and create manuscripts, posters, and presentations; facilitate manuscript submissions.

5. Present abstracts, posters, presentations; representing NEBH at local/regional/national conferences.

6. Participate in regular research meetings.

7. Supervise and coordinate undergraduate-level research volunteers when needed.

8. Maintain research relationships with partnering institutions and attendings.

9. Clinical and operating room participation and shadowing as agreed by attendings.

10. Other duties assigned by the OCA chair.

Decision Making:

Makes decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and/or established procedures. Any deviations from these require review/approval from a higher level of authority.

Problem Solving:

Addresses problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.

Independence of Action:

Follows precedents and procedures to perform tasks. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Patient Contact:

Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes). Examples : physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree *Life science related

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

0-1 years

QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Literacy:

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Written Communications Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas

Oral Communications

Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers

Knowledge:

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.

Team Work:

Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group(s) by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members

Customer Service:

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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