The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work. 

 

The Infectious Diseases Research Group is based out of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. The group specializes in evaluations of infectious disease, in both individual patients as well as the population as a whole. The group’s experts are national leaders in two rare diseases that predominantly affect the lungs – nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM disease) and bronchiectasis.

 

This position will support several projects, including the national Bronchiectasis Research Registry, for individuals with either bronchiectasis or nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, and the NW NTM biobank, which houses a nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease biorepository. The student worker may also work on a few clinical trials in NTM disease or bronchiectasis, as well as interfacing with infectious disease PIs who are outside of SPH, or other SPH PIs. Responsibilities include consenting potential participants, performing chart abstraction and data entry, calling and scheduling participants, filing paperwork, stuffing envelopes for recruitment, and other logistical support.

• Perform chart data abstraction from OHSU’s electronic medical record (EMR);
• Attend the Infectious Disease outpatient clinic with the goal of enrolling eligible patients into research protocols;
• Call potential patients to discuss research studies and schedule visits if the participants are interested;
• Call enrolled participants to collect information on their health;
• Enter data into different databases;
• Supporting team-specific internal systems;
• Additional logistical support, such as mailing participants materials or filing documents.

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours).

• One (1) year research experience.
• Experience interacting with research participants or patients.
• Experience with literature reviews, manuscript writing, or presenting.

• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Strong written, verbal comminication and proficeincy in MS Office Suite; meticulous record keeping and organization skills.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.