Description
Research Analyst I (Pediatric Developmental Medicine)
1811170
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. We treat and help prevent all health issues ranging from colds and broken bones to heart disease and cancer.
The world-class facilities at Children's Hospital are a testament to our community's dedication to the health of children. Constructed in 2004 and expanded in 2012, our 271-bed hospital is a child-friendly place built on the science of healing.
A building alone does not make a great hospital. Our exceptional medical teams and the generous support of people like you enable us to provide every child who comes to us with the hope of improved health. Children's Hospital is a nonprofit facility. No child who needs our services is denied care on the basis of limited ability to pay.
Many of our doctors and surgeons are nationally recognized researchers who are finding new ways to cure and prevent childhood diseases. Their work preventing and treating premature birth, cancer, heart disease, spina bifida, and many other conditions is an investment in the future. We are at an important crossroads in child health. Our commitment to research and advocacy positions us to bring the promise of good health to children and families in our community and to share that hope with the world.
Your Role :
Under direct supervision, provide support for research related to autism spectrum disorders. This includes providing support for psychologists and research staff working with families of children with autism spectrum disorder, reviewing medical and educational records, providing administrative support for the laboratory, assisting in general laboratory maintenance, and collecting, entering, and assisting in the organization and analysis of data.
Key functions:
1. Collect and organize data from a variety of reference sources
a. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables according to accepted research practices
b. Perform preliminary analysis
2. Assist in investigating and gathering data
a. Route questionnaires, record information and distribute results using established procedures
b. Assist with recruiting and interviewing study participants
c. Review and extract pertinent information from medical and educational records
3. Provide appropriate documentation for research
a. Update manual and/or automated database file and maintain records
4. Assist in the preparation of materials for publication
a. Edit and/or type manuscripts according to accepted practices
5. Keep abreast of trends in field of study
a. Read professional journals and attend meetings and/or seminars
6. Support psychologists and research staff during participant appointments
a. Consent families for research
b. Assist in supervising children during research appointments
c. Potentially assist with administering cognitive and adaptive measures
7. May supervise student assistants
a. Plan and assign work
8. May assist in lab maintenance
a. Order supplies and equipment
b. Monitor and maintain inventory control
c. Ensure that the appropriate materials are set up and taken down for research appointments
Position Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and < 1 year experience
Shift:
Monday – Friday Days
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
· US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
· Truven Health Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.
· Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
· The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
· National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
· Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Tennessee
· Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
· American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US
