Job Description Summary
As a research analyst, a prospective medical student will be exposed to the clinical operative and academic side of medicine. While experiencing the field of orthopaedic surgery hands-on, the analyst will assist our orthopaedic spine physicians in continuing their extensive research and conducting studies for the field as a whole, while also providing care to their patients, whether in the clinic or the operating room.
Entity Medical University of South Carolina MUSC - UnivWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeTemporaryCost CenterCC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CCPay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeUniversity-03Pay Range28060.00 - 39991.00 - 51923.000Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work Shift
Job Description
Additional Knowledge, Skill, Ability Preferred
The applicant should have a strong academic record, be creative, self-driven, reliable, and motivated to learn. An ideal candidate will have been previously involved in clinical or basic research and demonstrated interest in academic medicine. The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field. Proficiency in Excel is required. Some experience with data management is preferred, although not required.
Guideline and Supervision
Research assistants will work closely with Dr. Reitman, Dr. Lawrence, Dr. Ravinsky, Dr. Banagan, and our MUSC Orthopaedic Surgery Residents and medical students.
Job Duties
• Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies. • Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication. • Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers, and presentations. • Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements. • Gathering patient images, X-rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos. • Assembling surgeons presentations and case reports. • Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies.
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma and two years of clerical or paraprofessional experience involving the compilation of data and statistics. A bachelors degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Physical Requirements
Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section.
Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Frequent Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Frequent Ability to perform job functions while walkingmobile. Frequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Infrequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Infrequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Infrequent Ability to fully use both handsarms. Continuous Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Frequent Possess good finger dexterity. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Frequent Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. Frequent Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. Frequent Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. Frequent Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects, depth perception. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to work in dusty areas.
If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.
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