Job Description

Job Tittle: Research Analyst IJob Posting: 929720Union: Non-UnionSite: Toronto General HospitalDepartment: Medicine, Lung Diseases ProgramReports to: Interstitial Lung Diseases Program DirectorHours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: $50, 669 - $63, 336 per annum; To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.Status: Temporary Full-time (1 Year contract)Posted Date: March 24, 2024Closing Date: March 31, 2024The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Position SummaryThe Interstitial Lung Disease Program at the UHN is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s foremost programs, renowned for cutting edge research and clinical practice. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Analyst I will conduct both data analysis and research coordination for clinical research projects in the department.Duties

• Maintain and update the existing CARE-PF prospective fibrotic lung diseases database, working with other staff to ensure the accuracy of the data
• Identify and recruit new eligible patients, coordinating patient contact, and managing databases for tracking patient recruitment
• Obtaining medical data on research subjects participating in research studies
• Coordinate data and material sharing within UHN and with other institutions/organizations
• Assist in the analysis of data collected from research subjects
• Assist in the interpretation of results and the preparation of material for presentation, publication and/or grants and carrying out literature searches
• Coordination of the MILDDER web-based ILD consultation service which includes scheduling of clinicians, collecting appropriate clinical information and questionnaires from external referring clinicians, coordinating data collection from clinical fellows and scheduling of virtual case presentations
• Facilitation of bi-monthly Thursday morning MILDDER sessions from 8-9am using an Adobe web-conference platform
• Data entry for the MILDDER program
• Perform administrative tasks for current and potential research subjects in the ILD clinic including coordination of pulmonary function tests (both at the UHN and locally for patients followed across the province), filing and other potential administrative duties associated with this patient population

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in health sciences, or related field is required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coordinating a clinical registry
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with patient recruitment and data collection
• Experience using data management software applications (Oracle preferred)
• Project management or research coordination experience
• Experience with data management
• Experience working with patients or participants in a research environment
• Experience managing multiple projects with different teams concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment
• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
• High comfort level with learning new systems quickly and efficiently
• Flexibility and willingness to learn

Why join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

University Health Network