Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist

Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a progressive membership organization representing nearly 40,000 medical specialists in radiological care. As a member of our team, you will join a world leader in patient-centered care, advocacy, policy and clinical research, and quality and safety. Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, integrity, and leadership. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), the ACR has over 500 purpose-driven employees.

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The Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist will develop ACR Clinical Guidelines with focus on
1) adhering and refining the approved practical, evidence-based methods across all guideline programs, including training staff and members, developing tools, and streamlining processes,
2) harmonizing methods and processes among the guideline programs, and
3) exploring and testing AI methods for consistent, accurate data extraction and summary of literature search results and to support topic selection, evidence synthesis, recommendation drafting, consensus modeling, and quality assurance.

This position will collaborate with the clinical guidelines team, IT, and members of the writing committees. The Methodology Specialist will create and implement methods and tools to ensure consistent, high-quality results, especially to help in writing initial guidance drafts using templates and the initial literature search results. Documenting and reporting unintended variation or inconsistent quality for potential process improvements.

• Methodology refinement and implementation: research and implement methodology improvements ensuring consistent, high-quality guidelines development, following established requirements.
• Literature review, data extraction and summarization and evidence synthesis and assessment: oversee the literature review process and incorporating sound and reliable AI practices and tools.
• Quality Assurance: ensure guidelines adhere to methodology standards and conduct quality assurance checks throughout the development process.
• Methodology guidance: providing training to Clinical Guidelines team members and writing committees about methodology standards and developments.

Other tasks for the Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist include documenting the methodology differences among ACR guideline programs and the reasoning why these differences should or should not persist. Strengthen the use of PICO(T)(S) question generation, literature review and initial screening, data extraction quality control, draft guideline review, access to and organization of methodology materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in:
• Literature search and evidence assessment methodologies.
• Technical or medical writing/editing.
• Familiarity with established tools and standards (e.g., PRISMA, AGREE, GRADE).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inputs and versions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt resources based on project needs.
• Collaborative approach with proactive communication and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting scientific or technical articles.
• Experience with review management software, such as Covidence or Distiller SR.
• Knowledge of AI applications in literature review and evidence synthesis with strategies to protect intellectual property (IP).

This position is fully remote with the exception of a one day, on-site meeting once a month in our Reston, VA headquarters. While working remotely, qualified candidates must be able to maintain a schedule of working within ACR's operating hours of 8:30A - 5:00P (EST). When working remotely, workers must be self-motivated, possess excellent time management, and be highly organized. Reliable internet connection is a must!

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