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Organization : Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychology
Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of clinical trials with regular guidance.
Assists in ensuring adherence to protocols, appropriate regulations, and deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assesses patient eligibility for approved studies (10%)
- Knowledgeable of protocols in order to determine specific criteria for eligibility or exclusion.
- Ensures participant consent / assent forms are completed.
- Reviews medical record to determine eligibility status.
2. Enters study participant data and follows study protocols (50%).
- Records all participant data essential to the study into REDCap databases.
- Follows study protocols for data collection and participant contact.
- Reports all adverse events according to VUMC and protocol guidelines.
- Creates reports as needed.
- Assists with monitoring compliance with protocol and regulations.
3. Ensures deadlines are met for study (20%)
- Schedules shipping of study materials to meet protocol deadlines.
- Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure that data collection does not disrupt clinic flow.
- Prepares study materials for mailing (, study binders, retention items).
- Attends weekly lab meetings and provides updates on participant's status.
4. Collects follow-up data from study participants (20%).
- Calls or sends questionnaires to participants to complete questionnaires.
- Checks clinic schedules for upcoming data collection.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Laboratory Practices (Novice) : Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate laboratory practices in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
- Medical Records Management (Novice) : Knowledge of how and where to store and maintain basic records associated with job assignments.
- Research Administration (Novice) : Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.
Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.
World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.
the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.
Core Accountabilities :
- Organizational Impact : Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance.
- Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed.
- Breadth of Knowledge : Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job.
- Team Interaction : Individually contributes to the team.
Core Capabilities :
Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
Ensures Continuous Improvement : Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Managing Resources Effectively : Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service.
Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Fostering Innovation : Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
- Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
- Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications :
Responsibilities : Certifications :
Certifications : Work Experience :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : Less than 1 year
Less than 1 year
Education : Associate's
Associate's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled