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POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Support Specialist will review and research incoming information requests on new and emerging medical technologies by ECRI Institute's hospital and health plan clients. Responsibilities include validating scope of client requests and determining suitability for clinical evidence review by a doctoral level research analyst, coordinating requests with other internal departments to provide comprehensive guidance to clients, and interacting with client to ensure that research requests are effectively fulfilled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement |
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statements(s) |
- Learn and apply PICOTS (Patients/Intervention/Comparators/Outcomes) analytic framework to help define incoming research requests and identify those suitable for clinical evidence review.
- Communicate with clients to clarify research requests and the problems they are trying to solve; determine scope and timetable for report deliverables.
- Consult with doctoral level research analysts about report scope and format.
- Enter topics into internal workflow tools for tracking progress toward completion and client delivery.
- Participate in meetings to coordinate work with other ECRI Institute departments.
- Research and interpret FDA medical device approvals and clearances.
- Research and summarize medical device adverse event data.
- Assemble and deliver client reports as assigned.
- Track client requests and website utilization.
- Collect and log client feedback.
- Contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.
Accountability Metrics:
- On-time report delivery
- Client satisfaction and retention
Experience:
- 2 years direct experience with health technology and medical device terminology; some knowledge of biomedical literature databases (e.g. PubMed) preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities for multiple, simultaneous tasks
Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Health Policy, or related field
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office 2016+
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) | Activity is not applicable to this position. |
O (Occasionally) | Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) |
F (Frequently) | Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) |
C (Constantly) | Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) |
Physical Demands
Stand | O Lift/Carry |
Walk | F 10 lbs or less O |
Sit | C 11-20 lbs N |
Manually Manipulate | C 21-50 lbs N |
Grasp | O 51-100 lbs N |
Reach Outward | O Over 100 lbs N |
Reach Above Shoulder | N |
Speak | C Push/Pull |
Climb | N 12 lbs or less N |
Crawl | N 13-25 lbs N |
Squat or Kneel | N 26-40 lbs N |
Bend | N 41-100 lbs N |
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near)\
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Office Environment
Equal Opportunity Employer-Disability and Veteran
EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran