What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Fellow - Department of Innovation & Implementation Research position at Houston Methodist?
Overview
The Clinical Research Fellow at Houston Methodist, Department of Digital Health Innovation and Implementation Research position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects independently and under the supervision/direction of Principal Investigators.
The fellows will work on projects involving a number of digital health, innovation, or care redesign initiatives. Consideration will be given to fellow’s specialty area of interest in assigning projects and publication opportunities. They may also gain experience in protocol development, data analysis, and IRB submission.
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PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles
- Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
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 deliver 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.
Qualifications
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
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- N/A
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
