This Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position will be part of the Knight Clinical Research Prostate Program. This position will involve implementing and conducting complex phase 1-3 trials on an oncology research team with a portfolio of both Industry Sponsored and Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs). The CRC will coordinate all aspects of clinical trial protocols, including management of study subjects, with a primary focus on subject safety. Longer term, they will also be working with the Early Phase Unit, the clinic and infusion units, and outside collaborators, including Nuclear Medicine, the Veterans Administration, Urology, and Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.   The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for implementation and overall management of oncology clinical trials.   These responsibilities include coordination of all aspects of a study as specifically outlined in the protocol. Primary focus will be subject safety and compliance with the prescribed protocol and Good Clinical Practice. The CRC will work collaboratively with physician, nursing, and ancillary staff in the scheduling and management of subject research activities. The CRC will maintain accurate, complete and timely records on all research subjects including preparation of source documentation and clinical research data/case report forms.  .  The CRC will have direct patient contact, process biological samples and perform other non invasive testing such as ECGs and vitals.   Given the complexities of oncology research and the challenges of working with a terminally ill population, strong customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.  Ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities and deadlines at one time is necessary.  Attention to detail, service orientation, delegation and project management skills, and above average critical judgment skills are essential.   Key Responsibilities: - Study Coordination - Dissemination of Clinical Research Information to Program - Institutional Review Board (IRB) Compliance - Data collection - Education

Point of Service Operations: - Greet and check-in patients to the practice providing a high level of customer service in preparation for the visit. This position will also make appointments check patients out, answer incoming calls, provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, and insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff) that meet or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. Obtain prior medical records and studies when appropriate. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases or into the medical record when necessary. Answer all basic appointment questions. Determine and collect co-payments/cash handling. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Provides high level of support to providers and patients.  Telecommunications: - Answer incoming phone calls, verify account information including, but not limited to, demographics, insurance, and Primary Care Provider. Will schedule appointments. Maintains current information on all managed care insurance plans and is up-to date with all insurance plan changes, utilizing information to efficiently and effectively obtain authorizations as appropriate. Solid understanding of ICD10/CPT coding requirements and issues. Responsible for keeping the schedule flowing smoothly and on time. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Creates telephone and routes telephone encounters with accurate information for medical staff from patients or patient’s representative. Manages providers schedule and completes administrative work for team providers. Enrollment & Eligibility: - Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures, and laboratory studies.

Specimen Collection - Uses Hospital/Laboratory Information System(s) to access orders and check for completeness and accuracy of orders - Determines the proper method to collect specimen(s) based on tests to be performed and selects correct tubes, needles or other necessary supplies to collect specimen(s) - Locates patient and verifies patient identification using at least two patient identifiers - Prepares collection site - Utilizes a variety of techniques to collect blood specimens from patient by venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick and/or instructs patient on the proper collection for urine, stool or sputum; checks condition of patient for fainting or bleeding - Bandages venipuncture site - Labels all specimen(s) with correct labels and prepares specimen(s) for delivery to appropriate laboratory - Enters collection information (time, date, collector, and method of collection) into Laboratory Information System, and defers and/or cancels uncollected specimen requests Clerical and Customer Service Responsibilities - Greets patients - Reviews and reconciles orders for patient encounter - Enters off-hill orders - Telephones physicians and clinics to clarify orders and arrange specimen re-draws - Answers telephones and provides information to callers - Interacts with laboratories, medical staff, and patients to resolve problems associated with specimen collection - Maintains customer service focus at all times - Endeavors to make patients comfortable - Meets needs of patients, even if extra effort is required - Communicates professionally by phone and in person, with patients, nurses, providers, and staff Training Duties - Provides instruction to new employees, hospital staff, and students/externs on correct techniques for collecting specimens from patients; observes, monitors, and evaluates trainees’ progres Specimen Transport - Prepares specimens for transportation to and from laboratory sites - Maintains specimen integrity by storing and transporting appropriatel Miscellaneous Tasks - Ensures adequate supply levels - Discards expired supplies - Maintains cleanliness in area where specimen(s) are collected - Utilizes safety protection equipment and disposes of used supplies in correct containers - Observes safety and infection control policies - May order stocks and supplies for work area - Participates in unit meetings and training programs - Other duties as assigned by manager

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.   $49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience   This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: - Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. - $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee - Two separate above market pension plans to choose from - Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time - Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time - Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid) - Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) - Tuition Reimbursement - Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

PROVIDES A SAFE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT - Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees - Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling - Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner - Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting PROFESSIONALISM - Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice - Models ethical appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity - Identifies and pursues continuing education opportunities; applies and shares new knowledge - Participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service education programs - Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, and additional caseload when needed - Displays mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others - Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the AOTA Code of Ethics, OHSU, federal privacy policies, and state statues / OAR's specific to discipline. - Adapts to changing and demanding environments SERVICE - Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations - Uses I CARE for introduction and closing - Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff - Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated - Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner EVALUATION AND CASELOAD MANAGEMENT - Prioritizes patient care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation - Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral, and the abilities, disabilities and therapy needs of the patient. Identifies rehabilitation potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates - Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals - Documents evaluation in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria - Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately - Provides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to range of motion, skin integrity, fall risk reduction) - Meets productivity standard. PROVIDES SKILLED REHABILITATION TREATMENT - Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation - Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education - Monitors and adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress - Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers - Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant - Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for Aides and volunteers - Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area - Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria CARE COORDINATION - Collaborates with the patient, family and medical team in multi-disciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehabilitation after discharge - Requests patient /family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient - Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to fall risk reduction, prevention of contracture, implementation of structured activity for patients with cognitive impairments - Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals, and expectations for rehabilitation outcome and rehabilitation service intensity at various levels of care) CLINICAL EDUCATION - Provides evidenced-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for occupational therapy students typically in a backup role to full time CI’s - Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives - Provides regular feedback, completes CPI on schedule - Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, union contracts, etc - Ensures baseline skills for patient management in all inpatient areas and maintains proficiency through regular exposure and patient care activity, mentoring with other staff, and formal or informal peer review - Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but is not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to a job development, communicates additional training needs to direct supervisor, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas - Assists in department quality improvement. Independently maintains an organized schedule, solves schedule conflicts through peer collaboration and informs supervisor when adequate patient coverage is not available DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS - Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the patients, family and staff. Includes, but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed following infection control policies - Ensures return of equipment after patient use to designated place (whether unit-owned or department-owned) - Ensures and supports the delivery of individualized, high quality, current and evidenced based patient instructional materials; appropriate for patient condition and learning preferences - Ensures scheduler / manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling. - Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests; both for pre-scheduling requests for work opportunity response, and same day-notice unscheduled requests.

Outpatient Clinic: - Greet and check-in new patients to the practice providing a high level of customer service in preparation for the visit. This position will also check in / out established patients, make return appointments, answer incoming calls, provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, and insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff) that meet or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. Obtain prior medical records and studies when appropriate. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases or into the medical record when necessary. Answer all basic appointment questions. Determine and collect co- payments/cash handling. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Provides high level of support to providers and patients. Telecommunucation:  - Answer incoming phone calls, verify account information including, but not limited to, demographics, insurance, and Primary Care Provider. Will schedule appointments including but not limited to new patient, ancillaries, procedure services, and follow-up appointments. Maintains current information on all managed care insurance plans and is up-to date with all insurance plan changes, utilizing information to efficiently and effectively obtain authorizations as appropriate. Solid understanding of ICD10/CPT coding requirements and issues. Responsible for keeping the schedule flowing smoothly and on time. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Creates telephone and routes telephone encounters with accurate information for medical staff from patients or patient’s representative. Manages providers schedule and completes administrative work for team providers. Enrollment & Eligibility: - Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures, and laboratory studies. - Performs other administrative duties and/or projects as requested by providers, managers, and supervisors. - Offers MyChart access.

- Responsible overseeing all regulatory components of oncology clinical research studies in support of the mission of the Knight Cancer Institute. - Ownership of the oncology study start-up process, including the tracking of clinical trials start-up metrics, communicating with all start-up process owners and participants, consent form development, CRRC and IRB submissions and all communications/ responses, CTRP registration workflows, flowsheet updates, and VIA Oncology updates. - Oversight over the feasibility assessment, essential regulatory document completion, beacon build, eCRIS, and budget and contract negotiation processes. - Ownership of all regulatory tasks that must be completed over the lifetime of the oncology clinical research studies they support, including the processing of protocol amendments, investigator brochures and safety reports, consent form updates, and applications for continuing approvals. - Maintains a working knowledge of FDA, DHHS and other agency guidelines that govern clinical research. - Facilitates the conduct of clinical research studies with good understanding and communication of study protocol requirements

Bone Marrow Bench Duties: - Schedules appointments for bone marrow assists. - Performs bone marrow assistance at the bedside for physicians performing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, according to written procedures. - Observes the aspiration, determines if the specimen is adequate, prepares slides, prepares or preserves specimen for additional testing as needed. - Stains slides using both manual and automated methods and prepares specimen, slides, and paperwork for pathologist’s review. - Prepares reagents, performs quality control checks, and troubleshoots procedures as needed. - Checks all slides for adequate staining and appropriate morphology Laboratory Testing Duties: - Sets up worksheet and gathers history.  - Obtains peripheral blood samples from hematology. - Performs moderately complex testing if needed. - Collates flow work to go to hematopathologists (billing, slide staining, cover slipping, and copies of worksheets and 1 histogram). Performs data entry and sample processing for samples received for testing: - Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels - Performs computer entry in EPIC, test request, and billing functions - Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers  - Ensures that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner - Directs samples to technologists and testing areas, or stores samples for future testing. - Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received Materials Preparation: - Prepares reagents, stains and fixatives following written procedures - Send out media (RPMI + 10% FCS) - Maintains equipment according to written schedules and procedures. - Restocks, orders, and checks-in supplies Other duties: - Prioritizes work according to established procedures - Picks up specimens from various parts of the hospital as required - Maintains inventory of supplies, orders, picks up, and stores supplies according to established procedures  - Trains new employees, students, and other personnel in job duties - Attends staff meetings, provides input, and fully participates in planning and feedback in work group - Follows all safety procedures when carrying out duties - Performs duties as assigned by supervisor for special studies and projects - Performs cleaning and maintenance staining equipment - Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics. - Answers multi-line telephone and perform client services duties - Provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as frontline representative of the laboratory - Assists needs of callers in all aspects of laboratory operations - Performs other duties such as: phoning results, generating and faxing reports and reporting results for interpretive tests. - Provides excellent customer service

Specimen receipt and processing - Loads specimens onto automation line for processing. - Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers. - Accurately measures specimens, records volumes, and determines if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing. - Directs samples to technologists and testing areas either manually or using the automation lines, or stores samples for future testing. - Makes slides for staining. - Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received. - Determines acceptability of specimens received and calls ward or physician to clarify orders or advise of unacceptable samples. Performs data entry for samples received for testing - Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels. - Performs computer entry in Epic HIS system. - Handles and processes samples for many labs on and off campus. - Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers. - Is responsible to see that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner. Coordinates and prepares samples to be shipped to outside labs for patient care and drug study testing - Enters test requests into dedicated referral lab computer. - Fills out paperwork carefully and thoroughly to ensure accurate testing. - Packs infectious shipping samples per IATA standards. - Utilizes electronic systems provided by referral labs to transmit orders. Trains new employees   Performs client services duties - Tracks missing specimens and resolves discrepancies quickly and professionally - Answers multi-line telephone, and provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as frontline representative of the laboratory - Assists needs of callers in all aspects of laboratory operations - Transfers or refers calls or confers with other areas of lab or hospital as needed Performs whole blood sedimentation rates. Performs QC and instrument maintenance and documents results in Epic.   OTHER DUTIES: - Assists with miscellaneous tasks as requested, such as retrieving specimens, making phone calls, issuing credits, filing requisitions, etc. - Cleans laboratory equipment and workstations as needed. - Reports potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. - Completes competency exercises, annual review of policy & procedure manuals and safety review. - Attends and participates in training programs and staff meetings. - Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, to communicate and work effectively within a group. - Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics and understands and complies with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, and other applicable procedures, rules and regulations. - Communicates and works effectively as part of a team, and interacts with a variety of clients including doctors, nurses, laboratory staff and patients, maintaining a customer service focus at all times. - Carries out job responsibilities ethically, professionally, and with personal integrity, and functions as part of the team exhibiting excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills.

Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment - Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees - Utilized proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling - Maintain general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel. Includes but not limited to maintaining organization of supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed, follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan. Maintains a high degree of courtesy, discretion and respect for patients and fellow employees. - Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees. Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles. Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner. Professionalism - Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice. - Conducts on self in an ethical and legal manor upholding the AOTA code of ethics, OHSU Code of Conduct, federal privacy policies, state statutes and OARs, complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. - Manage use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints. - Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, additional caseload when needed/ adapts to changing and demanding environments. - Displays mature, effective professional relationships by accepting appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism and responding with modification of behaviors and exhibiting concern for others. - Pursues continuing education opportunities, applies and shares new knowledge, participates in staff meetings and in-services. Directs/guides occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students. Assists in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines, including physical and speech therapy, medicine and nursing. Service - Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patient and family, internal and external customers, including telephone, electronic and face to face situations - Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated. - Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous, professional manner at all times to patients, family and staff. - Uses AIDET for introduction and closing Evaluation and Treatment of Patients - After chart review, performs individualized skilled occupational therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs. - Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals. - Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals. - Provides occupational therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan. Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals. - Works closely with vendors for DME assessments and prescriptions. - Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU, OTAO, OAR, CMS JCAHO and other 3rd party standards. All charts closed within three days without reminders. - Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area. - Competently and safely demonstrated use of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures. - When indicated and approved, perform skilled home safety and ADLs assessment with patient and family/ caregivers to help ensure good functional carry over from rehab to the home setting. - Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met, functional progress plateaus, PT noncompliance with treatment plan or change in medical status. - Enters appropriate billing for care provided - Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follow up section in Cadence, MyChart communication. - Medicare certifications and recertifications completed accurately and sent to referring provider for signature. Monitors chart for timely co-signature of plan. - Ensures patient has home program in place to continue after discharge. - Expected to meet productivity expectation for work group. Care Coordination/ Interdisciplinary Communications - Communication to referring provider as indicated; provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation. - Participates in interdisciplinary meetings as needed for care coordination. - Timely communication to MCC as needed for insurance authorization requests or to clarify coverage for set treatment plan. - Arrange for any necessary rehabilitation or home care equipment, communicating with vendors, 3rd party payors. May include coordinating rehab visits with another provider, writing letters of justification. Clinical Education - Provides evidence based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for OT students. - Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives - Provides regular feedback, completes CPI on schedule - Participates in the supervision and training for student from other disciplines, student volunteers. - All employees post 1 year at OHSU take students, all staff participate and host shadowers, volunteers. Departmental Operations/ Quality Improvement/ Professional Development - Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but not limited to: - attends educational classes, communicates additional training needs to supervisor, attends staff meetings, assists in orientation of new staff, cross trains for other teams as needed, performs peer reviews, pursues independent learning for new developments in patient care area. - Reports program development needs to supervisor, assists in departmental quality improvement. - Actively works with team members, leads, and supervisor for continuous improvement of department operations as identified. - Responsible for self- monitoring own PT schedule in Cadence. Reports schedule conflicts to supervisor and assists in problem solving for good customer service.

- Microscopically examines, evaluates, and interprets cytopathologic specimens providing an assessment by utilizing established cytomorphologic criteria and relevant clinical data provided. - Provides an accurate diagnosis on all gynecologic specimens determined to be within normal limits and provides an assessment on all abnormal gynecologic and all non-gynecologic samples to the pathologist for final diagnosis. - Documents the slide interpretation results of each case he or she examines or reviews. - For each 24-hour period, documents the total number of slides he/she examines (screened/rescreened) or reviews. - Documents the number of hours he/she spends examining slides in each 24-hour period. - Assists with both pathologist and clinician performed FNA procedures providing adequacy assessment on site. Cytology Lead Worker Duties – in addition to the key responsibilities & performance standards outlined above: - They serve as the CAP defined general supervisor of lab. - They are accessible to provide consultation to resolve technical problems. - They ensure documentation of the total number of slides evaluated by others. - Performs LIS computer functions to report final diagnosis according to laboratory procedures. - Performs quality control functions and workload recordings according to laboratory procedures. - Performs data entry and record processing activities for samples, checking for accuracy of specimen labeling, requisitions, coding and billing. - Performs processing, staining and coverslipping as needed. - Processes non-gynecologic specimens and body fluid following manufacturers’ protocols and laboratory procedures for operating the SurePath equipment, centrifuge, vortex, Cytospin and automated coverslipper. - Participates in GYN and non-GYN quality assurance activities maintaining the required standard for accuracy as established by Cytopathology Section Chief. - Participates in teaching function for cytopathology fellows, residents, and student fellows rotating through the section. - Communicates clearly promoting excellent customer service and teamwork. - Provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as a front line representative of the laboratory. - Communicates effectively with all customers including physicians, nurses, coworkers, outside clients and patients. - Attends continuing education activities on and off campus. - Carries out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective, and professional manner with clear communication even under stressful conditions. - Reports potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. - Models ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity. - Participates in compliance training programs. - Understands and complies with the Code of Conduct and meets all OHSU Hospital Core Competencies and departmental competencies, procedures, applicable rules, and regulations.

Provides a safe therapeutic environment - Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees - Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling - Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner - Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital Professionalism - Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice - Models ethical appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity - Identifies and pursues continuing education opportunities; applies and shares new knowledge - Participates in departmental staff meetings, daily huddle and in-service education programs - Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, and additional caseload when needed - Displays mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others - Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the ASHA Code of Ethics, OHSU, federal privacy policies, and state statues/OAR’s specific to discipline - Adapts to changing and demanding environments Service - Practice is consistent with ASHA guidelines for the Clinical Fellowship Year - Reports program development needs and inservice education needs to supervisor and assists in implementation of it - Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations - Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff - Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated - Communicates with patients and families, other healthcare team members, in a time and cost-efficient, courteous manner Evaluation and Caseload Managemeny - Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation - Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral - Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates - Performs diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES) - Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals - Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria - Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately - Provides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to diet/feeding recommendations) Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment - Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation - Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education - Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress - Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers - Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant - Directs, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteers - Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area - Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria Care Coordination - Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after discharge - Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient - Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to dysphagia, communication and cognition impairments - Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care) Performance Improvement and Professional Development - Maintains current knowledge of and complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, union contracts, etc. - Ensures baseline skills for patient management in all inpatient areas and maintains proficiency through regular exposure and patient care activity, mentoring with other staff and formal or informal peer review - Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but is not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to a job development, communicates additional training needs to direct supervisor, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas - Assists in department quality improvement. Independently maintains an organized schedule, solves schedule conflicts through peer collaboration and informs supervisor when adequate patient coverage in not available - Completes 2 hours (or specific DNV requirement) specific continuing education, including but not limited to, attendance in continuing education courses, grand rounds, departmental competencies. Department Operations - Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the patients, family and staff. Includes, but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair of equipment is needed, following infection control policies - Ensures scheduler/manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling - Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests - Meets or exceeds departmental efficiency standards

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Asset Management - Order, receive, log, store, and distribute physical equipment - Setup and maintain organization systems for physical equipment, which can be used by support and remote staff. - Manage physical assets and leasing in asset tracking software - Prepare and distribute new hire equipment, and setup equipment for new workstations as needed - Proactive asset management such as identifying out of warranty devices, software upgrades etc. Triaging and Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot equipment and software as needed - Triage, delegate and complete IT related CLA Technical Assistance Tickets and OHSU IT tickets. - Work closely with the OHSU Information Technology Group (ITG) for resolution of technical issues - Schedule and host drop in office hours for tech support Maintenance - Collaborate with vendors to establish routine maintenance, deployment plans, software upgrades, and organize required trainings. - Research new software applications as assigned - Design, develop and document new applications, equipment or technology workflows. Education and Support - Deliver new hire and employee trainings as needed - Host occasional basic education sessions ("what is the internet", "Computer tips and tricks", "basic online security"). - Assist in maintenance and development of IT related content for internal SharePoint site - Assist various departments in streamlining tech processes - Provide user application support (Outlook, Excel, PowerBI Online, WebEx phone calling and recording, etc.) - Develop and provide basic IT education modules and resources including tailored education for staff in need of additional support - Be available for in person and remote office assistance including hybrid conference tools, presentations, troubleshooting and support.

- Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated. - Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment. - Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers. - Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks. - Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart - Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, put away (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus. - Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation. - Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures. - Maintain a clean and neat work area.

- General Cleaning. Empties ash trays and wastebaskets; cleans walls and other surfaces; cleans windows and mirrors; cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks and showers; fills dispensers; dusts; sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; picks up litter; shovels snow; sweeps steps; washes outside windows; collects and bundles recyclable items. - Linen Maintenance. Orders, counts, sorts, folds, stocks, and soaks linen. - Repairs. Changes light bulbs, clears clogged drains and toilets, performs minor maintenance of custodial equipment and building (i.e. changes belts or bags on vacuum cleaners, changes brushes and pads on floor buffers and waxers, tightens screws, replaces doorknobs), reports needed repairs for maintenance, and safety problems. - Security. Locks and unlocks buildings, turns lights on and off, makes rounds to ensure systems are functioning properly, and reports security deficiencies. - Supplies. Stocks shelves and/or cleaning carts with needed supplies, cleans the cart and equipment at end of shift, tests new products, may requisition needed supplies. - Miscellaneous. Moves and arranges furniture for various special functions; may coordinate the work of students or other helpers.

- Fills out purchase orders, central stores orders, and requisitions for needed or requested items with value up to authorized limit; updates cost and price information on supplies; accepts bids from vendors on items, usually by telephone, following OHSU purchasing rules and procedures; meets with vendors regarding procurement (e.g., product lines, availability of items, and price agreements); tracks missing shipments by contacting vendors and freight and transport companies. - Signs receipts for shipments of items delivered; submits receipts to Accounting Department for processing; checks items received against specifications, purchase orders, and invoices and inspects items for damage; places stock in an orderly fashion in a storeroom or warehouse; rotates stock items which have limited life spans; discards outdated stock; keeps storeroom/ warehouse clean and orderly; maintains inventory of forms and supplies on hand and reorders when appropriate; issues stores items to central staff and ships stores items to field offices; ensures locked security of stores items such as drugs, poisons, flammables, tools; answers questions from staff such as stock availability and purchasing procedures; talks to vendors about order problems (e.g., missing items, errors in billing); assembles new furniture and equipment, and performs minor repairs on existing furniture and equipment. - Marks equipment and property with identification labels for inventory tracking; verifies existence and location of equipment and property by matching inventory identification numbers marked on items against inventory records; researches location of missing items by telephone contact with responsible staff or by physical search. - Responsible for the monthly inventory and purchase of supplies. Also responsible for the supply and equipment inventory, including routine maintenance, serviceability and the repairs of equipment. - Responsible for the making of signs for the EVS Department. - Responsible for the removal of surplus furnishings, equipment, etc. - Responsible for the temporary storage and warehousing, supplies, and equipment for EVS. - Responsible for creating and maintaining PAR levels in all stockrooms and EVS closets in Healthcare spaces. Responsible to maintain cleanliness of EVS stockrooms and supply areas in all buildings.

As a Clinical Research Assistant-II, you will be heavily involved in in-person and phone/virtual behavioral and cognitive assessment and MRI scanning of an established cohort of young adult study participants as part of the National Consortium on Alcohol & Neurodevelopment in Adolescence - Adulthood (NCANDA-A). In addition to primary participant data collection, you will also assist with scheduling of participant visits, maintaining high levels of participant retention, management/tracking of participant wearable device data collection, and general data management (e.g., data entry, scoring, cleaning, and export), and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study. Experience with REDCap and Excel strongly preferred. You will be a self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as in a team environment. Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary. As a successful Clinical Research Assistant-II, you will be an individual who appreciates the significance of data-driven methodologies and recognizes the importance of thoroughness in our research endeavors. Daytime, evening, and weekend availability will be required, as needed to meet our data collection demands. We are particularly interested in individuals willing to make a 2-year time commitment to working in the study.   Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, DBIL is committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.   To apply, submit cover lette and resume and/or CV.

- Responsible for many aspects of clinical trial operations from site initiation visit to closeout and assuring appropriate conduct of protocols to meet FDA guidelines. - This includes but is not limited to: - Works in collaboration with study coordinator to maintain and file regulatory and study documents of active trials to meet study requirements - Create a weekly task list of outstanding items for the coordinator to review and assign to ensure data entry to EDC is captured within obligatory time frames - Collection and transcription of all laboratory and imaging data with guidance from the coordinator as needed. - Data entry of visit data into central data repositories (eCRIS, internal subject trackers, etc.) - Addressing all imaging and laboratory queries in sponsor ERT - Maintaining laboratory reporting and signature requests from the PI - Responsible for elements of patient visits including but not limited to: - Work with coordinator in planning visit activities and scheduling participant appointments - Coordination of patient travel - Prepping any necessary documents prior to the visit - Responsible for communicating with patients regarding scheduled appointments - Work with coordinator in collaborating with ancillary departments to make sure all patients receive timely ECHO’s, Imaging, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight) or other study related tasks as needed. - Independently provide follow up for subjects who are no longer receiving treatment in the form of phone calls or clinic visits. - Work with monitoring groups to ensure all data is captured as per protocol. - Assist the Clinical Trial Managers, coordinators, or Principle Investigator with other research related projects and administrative/office related duties as needed - Assist manager and coordinator as needed in supporting sponsor visits (i.e. proctoring visits, monitoring, site initiation, etc.)

The Research Assistant 2 will provide scientific and lab management support for the joint Xiao-Li lab in the Department of Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry. Scientific support includes, but is not limited to: bacterial protein expression, quantitative PCR, mammalian cell culture maintenance and experiments, buffer preparation, molecular cloning, live and fixed cell imaging, western blot, animal experiments. These experiments will be performed under the supervision of PI, who will also provide training for the new team member to handle these tasks proficiently. Lab management support includes, but is not limited to: ordering reagents/supplies, organizing reagents/supplies, maintaining lab stocks, participating group meetings, and report writing. This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and additional responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising PI.

Under supervision from the Research Project Manager, the Research Project Coordinator will be involved in two projects funded by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission: 1) the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection data collection and analysis project, and 2) the Oregon IMPACTS Technical Assistance and Local Evaluation Project. Both projects are described below.   The Research Project Coordinator is a key staff member, coordinating activities that set project expectations, timelines, deliverables, and facilitation/coordination of steps.   1. The Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Technical Assistance and Local Evaluation Project, in partnership with the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC).   The Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection (BHD) Program was established with the recent signing of Oregon House Bill 4002. This program is overseen by the CJC, and will consist of grants awarded to fund deflection programs. “Deflection program” means a collaborative program between law enforcement agencies and behavioral health entities that assists individuals who may have substance use disorder, another behavioral health disorder or co-occurring disorders, to create community-based pathways to treatment, recovery support services, housing, case management or other services.   With support from the Research Project Manager and the Senior Research Associate, the Research Coordinator will: - Track and report on project milestones; - Maintain documentation and organization of a statewide electronic data capture system (OHSU REDCap©), - Respond to requests for technical assistance with data entry; - Oversee OSHU REDCap© account operations and serve the point of contact for REDCap support; - Coordinate and support training and assistance on REDCap© data collection for state partners from diverse backgrounds and professions; - Review data system for data quality and provide process recommendations; - Support data analysis; - Coordinate and plan stakeholder meetings and interviews and meetings; - Participate in regular meetings with key partner agencies and take minutes; and - Other administrative tasks as needed, such as coordinating travel, note taking,, and other writing and editing as assigned. 2. The Oregon IMPACTS Technical Assistance and Local Evaluation Project, in partnership with CJC.   “IMPACTS" stands for Improving People's Access to Community-based Treatment, Supports, and Services. This program is overseen by the CJC. Grants are awarded to 15 counties and federally recognized Indian tribes, to address shortage of comprehensive community supports and services for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, leading to their involvement with the criminal justice system, hospitalizations and institutional placements.   Duties include supporting qualitative interview processes, data systems management and data organization; coordinating with external research partners to plan virtual and in-person learning opportunities and regional retreats for grantees; and administrative tasks including participation in regular project meetings with stakeholders, writing, editing, notetaking, and travel coordination.