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Why join Scripps Health?
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• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Why join this team?
Join Scripps Memorial La Jolla Trauma Administration Team as a Trauma Research Associate. You'll be able to work hand-in-hand with the trauma team and contribute to studies and truly make a change. The Trauma Research Associate supports the Trauma Research Director and Data Quality Coordinator with all research related activities including:
• Development of IRB approved Trauma Research, pilot studies and performance improvement (PI) projects.
• Assists with maintenance and oversight of all data quality of the Trauma Registry including development of reports and related analyses for the Trauma Service and those necessary for epidemiologic research.
• Assists with preparation of all required data to San Diego County and national trauma databases.
• Assists with documentation and follow-up of all utilization of the trauma registry database, including data requests for research or performance improvement projects.
• Assists with management of all IRB studies, including development and maintenance.
• Responsible for management of all human subjects training certification for all research staff, including notification of renewals and new training.
• Supportive role with all injury prevention strategy development and outreach efforts.
• Must be able to work independently, demonstrating dedication, high productivity, analytical skills, critical thinking and self-management in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• BS or BA required.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience with IRB approved research, including sponsored clinical trials.
• Knowledge of AAAM injury severity coding is highly desirable.
• Understanding and experience with epidemiologic methodology and study design, data collection and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Excellent written and oral English skills coupled with expert grammatical and proof reading skills.
• High level proficiency with data analysis presentation through basic statistical analyses, graphing and tables.
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Endnote, Adobe, and scientific software.
• Completion of AAAM coding and trauma registrar coursework within one year of employment.
• Certification in trauma registry (CSTR) within 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Level in public health, biostatistics or epidemiology.
• Certification in clinical research (CCRP, CCRC, CRC).
• Knowledge and experience with the National Trauma Database (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), ISS (Injury Severity Scoring) AIS (Anatomical Injury Scaling) and AAAM (Association of Automotive Medicine) coding conventions.