FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

EXPERIENCE

Clinical Research Fellow 0 - NoneClinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post-terminal experienceClinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post-terminal experienceClinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post-terminal experienceClinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post-terminal experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.
Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.
Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.
Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.
Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.
Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.
Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.
Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department**

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