Epidemiologist for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Program

Position Description:

Overview: The Epidemiologist for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Program is responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Job Description: Develops and analyzes out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data using statistical methods. Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols. Reviews and audits analysis plans, SAS programs, and data output including tables and figures. Keeps abreast of the latest statistical modeling and computing tools, as well as peer-reviewed cardiac arrest literature and epidemiological studies. Participates in the development and selection of appropriate statistical methods and tests. Prepares method sections for inclusion in study protocols. Reviews the design and content of database designs and data quality checks. Develops and validates SAS programs to support descriptive and multivariate analyses. Provides interpretations of results, and prepares the relevant sections for study reports. Creates and maintains biostatistical documentation, including descriptions of methods, SAS programs and results. Monitors data collection, institutes procedures to assure data quality and guarantees study protocols are followed appropriately.

Manages the CARES national and state data sharing committees, with the goal of assuring accurate and timely presentation of CARES data to the scientific community. Reviews data sharing proposals, abstracts, and manuscripts for scientific merit, and provides expertise to researchers regarding methodological techniques and data output. Ensures all projects utilizing the CARES dataset abide by specified timelines and adhere to CARES data sharing guidelines. May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship. Writes and/or revises quantitative, epidemiologic, and medical sections of manuscripts.

Is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the CARES dataset through data cleaning and data manipulation. Conducts advanced descriptive and multivariate analysis of the CARES data and summarizes key findings. Produces the CARES Annual Report. Is proficient with ArcGIS software, and is responsible for providing ArcGIS mapping output to CARES participants.

Provides support and serves as a technical resource to collaborating researchers, CARES staff, and state coordinators. Serves as a liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in related programs. Attendance at national scientific conferences as needed. Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a data-related field and three years of experience, preferably in an academic setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

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