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UNIV - Statistical Research Analyst to the Shoulder and Elbow Service - Departme

MUSC Health, Charleston, SC, United States


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 three Shoulder and Elbow physicians, continuing their extensive research for the field while also providing care to patients in clinic or the operating room.

Job Duties

Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers, and presentations. Give guidance and support for Orthopaedic residents’ ongoing orthopaedic studies. 15%

Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies. Drafting of protocols for new research studies with the guidance of supporting physicians. 5%

Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements. Complete information in clinialresearch.org and other research databases. 10%

Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication. Complete corrections and suggestions from scientific publication editors. 25%

Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies. Attend clinic with supporting physicians and program coordinator to help consent study candidates and collect study data. 25%

Gathering patient images, X‑rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos. Attend surgery cases to video at the direction of the surgeon. Upload CT scans for software preparation for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty cases. 10%

Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports. Create and submit presentations for Orthopaedics organizations. Prepare information for supporting surgeons’ cases for presentation at the weekly shoulder conference. 10%

Physical Requirements
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 walking/mobile (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 squat and perform job functions (Infrequent). Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent). Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Frequent). 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 (Infrequent). Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Frequent). Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Frequent). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous). Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Frequent).

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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