Quality Improvement Research Analyst - Surgery

The Quality Improvement Research Analyst is responsible for preparing data abstractions and analyses of clinical data; assisting in the design and testing of data collection instruments and assisting in project management and research activities. As a member of the project team, the QI/RA assists in project management and research activities. The Quality Improvement Research Analyst handles the identification, abstraction and analysis of clinical data pertinent to clinical quality improvement projects.

• Data Abstraction: Clinical data abstraction from Medical Records and other sources
  • Maintains study log and case reports
  • Tracking of requests for data sources, i.e. Medical Records.
  • Conducts data abstractions to ensure reliability of data collected by participating health system hospitals for particular Quality Improvement projects.
• Development of data collection instruments:
  •  Assists Project Manager and Principal Investigator in design of data collection tools (chart review tools, patient questionnaires, etc.)
  • Collaborates with the Project Team on designing and testing computerized data collection instruments.
  • Participates in pilot testing of data collection instruments.
• Development of training materials:
  • Assists in development of training materials.
  • Assists in providing training to other clinical abstractors from health system participating hospitals.
• Administrative and research activities
  • Conducts literature searches for articles on various topics and presents findings to Principal Investigator of Project.
  • Summarizes and synthesizes key clinical information from literature sources for use by the Principle Investigator.
  • Assist Project Manager in providing staff support for committees and team meetings.
• Provides training to clinical abstractors from health system participating hospitals.
• Organizes and supports program events such as orientation, recruitment and graduation
• Performs other related duties

• Bachelors degree in related science field
• 3 years in research and/or data analysis or related experience
• Ability to generate reports and analyze data as needed.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with tracking resident credentials and evaluations
• Proactive in identifying issues and demonstrates outstanding follow-up skills 
• Professional and responsive communication
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities
• Exceptional grammar and letter-writing skills
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel**, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Readily available for early morning shifts and weekend work during peak periods from November through January (i.e. recruitment and ABSITE)

Non-Bargaining Unit, 862 - Surgery - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine