Houston Methodist
Clinical Research Fellow - Neurosurgery - Faraji
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. This position provides structured education and first-hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.
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 delivers 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.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field
WORK 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
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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 delivers 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.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field
WORK 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
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