The Research Assistant Professor is responsible for the development and management of a research program related to identification and characterization of human monoclonal antibodies against viral pathogens or other closely related immunology-based topics. The research should include a particular focus on the intersection of viral infection and the innate and adaptive immune systems. The individual is expected to develop a research program that will be sustained with external research award support directly to the individual, as well as to research collaborators. The position is responsible for leading or contributing to the publication of manuscripts, progress reports, abstracts, and other project proposals, as well as being responsible for writing grants to continue to develop their own funding. Duties may include overseeing personnel, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as needed. Contributing to and participating in laboratory meetings to report and discuss experimental results is expected.   This position requires a dedicated, detail-oriented scientist who can apply and adapt previous experience as well as quickly learn new experimental and research methods. The position requires directed efforts in all areas of research, including but not limited to nonhuman primate research, designing and executing research protocols and experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, dissemination of projects and research findings in publications or national meetings. The individual will be required to contribute to multiple projects within the research group conducting studies related to HIV vaccine design, immunology, and pathogenesis studies using nonhuman primate models.   Working directly with primates in a research setting is required. The successful candidate will be required to participate in laboratory experiments to support ongoing research projects by training to work in BSL-2 and BSL-2+ laboratories that requires manipulation of virus and infectious materials. Training to work with biohazard materials and working within biosafety regulations in a laboratory setting is required. BSL-3 training is optional but may be required depending on the specific research program development of the candidate.

Resource rates $56.55-$82.13 per hour, based on experience.    This position is designed to be an on-site role. However, Radiation Oncology nursing acknowledges that remote work (aka WFH = work from home) supports wellness and work-life balance.  In support of this belief, a registered nurse coordinator (RNC) may be afforded a hybrid work schedule format as a conditional accommodation contingent upon on-site operational and direct patient care needs being appropriately met as a priority, and in a way that remote working does not impart an operational strain or care delivery gap. Working remotely may be approved, denied, or revised by the charge RN, nurse scheduler, or supervisor/manager as needed, and in alignment with established team expectations, organizational policy, and ONA contract parameters.   The Registered Nurse works as a key member of a multi-disciplinary Radiation team and has the primary responsibility for and provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients undergoing radiation treatment. The RN serves as a key communication link between the patient, his/her family, and the care team. The RN is a continuous advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that clinical and business systems are customer service focused.    The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.   Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards - The RN ensures all baseline clinical information, both diagnostic and therapeutic, is gathered together in a systematic fashion prior to the patients visit.  S/he works to ensure that new patients are prepared for testing, evaluation and potential outcome of the visits ahead of time. - The RN assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and care planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. - Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. - The RN documents assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Ensures that Physician orders that result from patient visits are recorded and executed.  S/he also works to ensure that laboratory and other diagnostic findings are available to clinicians in a timely fashion after tests are performed. S/he tracks the post visit flow of information to ensure that plans of care are executed in a timely fashion.

- Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:  - Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders. - Filling unit dose medication orders. - Select ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24-hours medication for distribution to patient's room.  - Answering telephone, filing, billing / crediting and medication profile maintenance. - Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations. - Maintain manufacturing logs and document to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. - Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time. - Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication.  - Round to nursing locations; deliver items and remove  excess and discontinued oral dosage and injectable dosage units from patients’ bins and refrigerators and return to pharmacy for action.  - Perform Unit Dose functions including: - Tube medications from pharmacy to hospital and clinic areas. - Repackage medications for unit dose dispensing. - Return medications to stock and perform credits. - Record refrigerator temperature daily. - Process narcotics for removal from Pharmacy inventory and order replacements as needed. - Maintain barcode medication integrity by ensuring medications are barcoded before leaving the pharmacy. - Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy. - Adherence to aseptic procedures when preparing, mixing and compounding sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications. - Performs pharmaceutical calculations in verifying dosage for medications to be prepared. - Cleans and maintains primary and secondary engineering controls (e.g., vertical and laminar flow hoods) and equipment used to compound sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications (e.g. repeater pump, work surfaces), discarding all non-preserved and/or non-labeled solutions in order to keep work area clean and orderly.

This individual will work on two multi-year grants, funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research. This individual will work closely with various research staff and assist with all aspects of the project as needed, including recruitment and enrollment, data collection, data entry, basic database management, and communication with participants, research staff, and clinical staff. The position requires strong skills in verbal and written communication, proven interpersonal and relationship building skills, strategic thinking, organization and time management, and problem-solving. This individual needs to be highly motivated and interested in being a key member of a research team studying the mechanisms of symptoms and physical frailty among adults with heart failure. Familiarity with data management and analysis is preferred. It is expected that this person will be able to work independently with general supervision. The position will be available for at least two years at a minimum of 0.4 FTE with the potential for an additional year.

Computer Information System Development and Support:   The role focuses on creating and maintaining complex computer systems that align with and support the educational objectives, ensuring these systems are effective, up-to-date, and user-friendly. Key responsibilities include: - Stakeholder Engagement: Regular meetings with high-level operational and academic leaders, and other stakeholders to understand their technical needs for new systems and applications. - Solution Evaluation and Consultation: Assessing the effectiveness of potential solutions and providing advice on systems for data gathering and usage in analytics and operations. - New System Creation and Design: Developing new computer application systems to meet the operational requirements of the educational mission, including designing, developing, modifying, and maintaining these systems which will be used to maintain compliance with the standards for university accreditation. - Maintenance and Modification: Ongoing responsibility for the upkeep of newly developed computer information systems, including updating them as business needs evolve. - Feature Development and Implementation: Developing, implementing, testing, and documenting changes and updates to existing applications in collaboration with operational leaders and users. - Documentation and Training: Producing documentation for existing applications and providing necessary training to users. Data Management and Reporting   The role supports university reporting (governmental and internal) and effectiveness efforts as a data expert within the education mission. The position serves as a resource across the educational mission to integrate data-informed analysis into all aspects of university decision-making. Key responsibilities include: - Analytical Infrastructure Development: Develop and maintain the analytical infrastructure within the new Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness for academic reporting. Help build stable institutional systems to reinforce data-use across the university. Interpret researched information and proposes actions to high level educational leaders to achieve the goals of the educational mission. - Data Extraction and Integration: Extract and combine data from internal and external sources. Transform data by designing and implementing business logic. Utilize statistical, spreadsheet, and database tools, to analyze findings. Apply programming languages and software packages or create new programs to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files. - Reporting: Oversee and ensure the quality and timely production of regular and ad hoc reports. - Data Presentation: Display and maintain data through the creation of dynamic dashboards, graphs, and summary tables. - Review and Consultation on Documents: Review reports, papers, memos, and articles to ensure proper use of data and offer consultation to University Stakeholders. - Results Analysis and Solution Proposals: Analyzes results, identifies areas needing improvement, and proposes solutions to educational leaders.

Promote the mission of CFS through OHSU Professional Standards of Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Problem solving.   Operational Leadership and Team Leadership - Direct the operations of the Timekeeping Service Center its team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality timekeeping services. - Lead and develop a team of timekeeping professionals, providing training, performance management, and career development opportunities. - Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to facilitate continuous improvement and innovation in timekeeping processes. - Set short- and long-term goals and implement strategies to meet desired objectives, setting priorities, reviewing work in progress, and ensuring that work is completed within scheduled time frames. - Develop and implement standardized timekeeping procedures and controls across the organization to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Compliance, Governance and Policy Development - Ensure timekeeping practices comply with all relevant labor laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements and organizational policies. - Regularly review and audit timekeeping records to maintain accuracy and integrity, implementing corrective actions as needed. - Develop, communicate, and enforce timekeeping policies and procedures to ensure organization-wide consistency and compliance. - Lead change management initiatives related to timekeeping, ensuring effective communication and training for all employees. Technology and Systems - Responsible for managing and supervising the organization’s Timekeeping function. This includes overseeing timekeeping and scheduling processes and procedures for 21,000+ employees (unclassified as well as members numerous unions) and processing, critical component of the $2 billion payroll payments annually. - Oversee the selection, testing, implementation, and maintenance of timekeeping systems, software and interfaces, ensuring they meet organizational needs. Drive the adoption of new technologies and process improvements to streamline timekeeping operations and enhance user experience. - Lead and contributes to implementation projects related to the organization’s timekeeping and scheduling function for payroll including: - Coordinate the gathering and documentation of user and system requirements - Complete a fit/gap analysis, mapping requirements to delivered functionality - System configuration using the UKG Kronos toolsets - Develop of custom reports - Design interfaces and complete data mapping between Kronos and other OHSU applications - Coordinate user testing and sign-off activities for timekeeping and scheduling - Perform complex analysis/troubleshooting to resolve problems with software - Develop and provide formal training to users. - Advise and provide technical support direction to staff related to timekeeping and scheduling. - In collaboration with ITG and the Payroll Manager, identify and resolve timekeeping and scheduling system configuration items, discrepancies and inquiries. - In collaboration with the Payroll Manager, manage the timekeeping and scheduling implementation for all union agreements and their renewals. - Oversee Jira tickets for timekeeping and scheduling, oversee access to timekeeping and scheduling data, prepare report and performance kay indicators for timekeeping and scheduling. Expertise and Collaboration - Operate as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve timekeeping and scheduling items. Provide resolution to complex timekeeping and scheduling problems. - Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, and ITG departments to ensure seamless integration of timekeeping data into payroll, HR and financial systems. - Act as a key liaison with department heads and managers, providing support and guidance on timekeeping issues and best practices. - Coordinate implementation recommendations provided by the Audit & Advisory Services team. Function as a liaison with departments to improve customer service, increase awareness of policy and procedures, and resolve issues and concerns. - Develop best practices to improve efficiency of the timekeeping and scheduling processes. Identify system improvement opportunities for timekeeping and scheduling and formulate system requests and recommendations. - Provide timekeeping and scheduling input for the collective bargaining agreements and other union agreements such as Letters or Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding. - Provide timekeeping and scheduling input and participates in union grievance hearings and resolutions. Data Analysis and Reporting  - Analyze timekeeping data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement. - Prepare and present reports to senior management on timekeeping metrics, compliance status, and operational insights.

Patient Care: Provides direct care to the patient as required for meal service including: providing the menu, taking the patient’s meal order using a portable electronic device, confirms the items ordered are consistent with the prescribed diet, and checks the medical record for CBG orders or medications that need to be timed with food intake. Assists with assembling meals in the kitchen (at CHH2), delivers the meal, and ensures patients are ready for meal with over-bed table cleared. Checks for tray accuracy when delivering trays and is alert for items left on trays (glasses, dentures, paperwork). Removes soiled meal tray from the room and documents intake in the medical record. Orders product and maintains nourishment room inventory using FIFO, demonstrates competency in specific skills and follows established protocols including: uses two patient identifiers; uses hand sanitizer between patient contacts; recognizes and responds to emergent situations; documents according to established policies and procedures including: patient intakes and calorie count data in Epic on the computer, converts weights and measures for food items for calorie count data, coordinates care and/or services with other team members including: alerts dietitians and dietetic technicians to patients’ needs and arranges for snacks as appropriate, notifies nursing and other professional staff of patient needs when out of the Meal Service Associate scope of practice, communicates in a respectful, caring and non-judgmental manner, reinforces nutritional teaching and counseling which is supportive and/or restorative of health, assumes responsibility for professional/job related development, knowledge of advances in technology, use of new equipment and appropriate application of hospital systems, incorporates quality improvement practices into performance, incorporates the principles of OHSU’s Mission Statement into performance, supports patient and family centered care across the continuum through service coordination, adheres to HIPPA and confidentiality guidelines, and adheres to the OHSU Code of Conduct. Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics: - Carries out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective and professional manner. - 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 training programs. - Understands and complies with OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules and regulations.   Hospitality: Fulfills responsibility to organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy; provides outstanding care to patients including: immediate service recovery; listens and responds to patients’ needs including unspoken or subtle requests; completes patient surveys as needed.    Clerical: Keeps list of patients for assigned floor(s), checks diets on the food and nutrition list with the list on the care unit(s), keeps communication log(s) current, orders par stock, records food intakes, fluid intakes, and calorie count information in the EPIC system. Uses tray monitor on electronic mobile device to promote trays after meal is delivered to patient in a timely manner.   Food Preparation: Heats food for patients as needed and makes coffee for the unit.   Sanitation: Puts frozen and refrigerated stock away quickly, stocks non-perishables, picks up trays from meals and puts into soiled tray cart, cleans nourishment room and equipment, refrigerator, freezer and other storage areas. Practices FIFO when restocking nourishment room.   Sustainability: Supports sustainability efforts of Food & Nutrition Services by participating fully in the recycling programs.   Waste Prevention: Prevents waste by assisting patients to get what they want, using oldest first (FIFO), and preparing only what is needed. Demonstrates fiscal accountability and the effective use of 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 APTA 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 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 PTA’s, 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 physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant 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. - Meets or exceeds departmental efficiency expectations

- Performs receiving, stocking, data entry, picking, delivery, and functions as necessary to ensure required daily tasks are completed on time, and sufficiently, to meet the customer’s needs for medical supplies and linen. Performs requirements of, and maintains compliance with, organizational guidelines and policies. - Stocks and empties ScrubAvail dispensers, and empties chute rooms as necessary to ensure an accurate and adequate supply of scrubs and linen are available to meet customer needs. - Performs preventive maintenance functions of the Pyxis/ParEx supply machines/areas as necessary to ensure accurate restocking and patient charging. - Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment; Shelves: ensures shelves are properly erected, clean, neat, properly stocked, and marked with product information. Housekeeping: ensures the warehouse is clean, packaging removed, and non-stock products are neatly arranged. Facilities: ensures facility deficiencies are reported. Equipment: provides proper care and regular services to equipment, logs, and reports deficiencies. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Maintains knowledge of, adheres to, and knows the locations for, departmental policy, procedure, safety, and MSDS manuals. - When tasked, drives organizational vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, assist Logistics Fleet and Warehouse supervisors with the maintenance and refueling, maintain driver's log, and fills out vehicle inspection reports as necessary. Have and maintain a valid driver's license. Maintain special equipment as assigned i.e. tire chains, inclement weather accessories, tire jacks, etc. Performs emergency roadside service to vehicles such as changing a flat tire.

IMAGING: - Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment. - Technologists will be trained in all general radiology exams/areas so that they are able to rotate through the department based on workflow needs. - Utilize the VIP transportation system to arrange for patient delivery. - Positions patient for diagnostic radiology exams according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient. - Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates. - Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, process, optimize and archive images to PACS. - Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system. - Develops and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis. - Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures. - Assists in the training of Radiologic Technology Students, and adheres to dept. policy on supervision of student technologists. DOCUMENTATION: - Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Responsible to correctly identify patients by checking their identity per department procedure. - Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination. - Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation. Follows dept policy on the use of anatomical markers. - Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. - Follows department and hospital procedures and policies. - Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function. PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others. - Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards. - Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures. - Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. - Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Reports knowledge of any patient safety concern or occurance to manager and submit occurance to the on-line Patient Safety Net (PSN). PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: - Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence. - Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed. - Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff. - Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes. - Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned. EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: - Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices. Works in a safe manner. - Maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. - Identifies cost saving measures. - Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. - Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate INITIATIVE: - Self-motivation, takes on projects willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas. - Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems. - Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. - Demonstrates awareness of and supports OHSU departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. - Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others. Be familiar with and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.   Other duties as assigned.

- Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to: imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion. - Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration. - Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient. - Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/localization, brain shunts as directed. Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics. Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care. - Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor. - Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills.  - Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.  - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.

IMAGING: - Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment. - Technologists will be trained in all general radiology exams/areas so that they are able to rotate through the department based on workflow needs. - Utilize the VIP transportation system to arrange for patient delivery. - Positions patient for diagnostic radiology exams according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient. - Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates. - Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, process, optimize and archive images to PACS. - Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system. - Develops and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis. - Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures. - Assists in the training of Radiologic Technology Students, and adheres to dept. policy on supervision of student technologists. DOCUMENTATION: - Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Responsible to correctly identify patients by checking their identity per department procedure. - Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination. - Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation. Follows dept policy on the use of anatomical markers. - Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. - Follows department and hospital procedures and policies. - Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function. PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others. - Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards. - Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures. - Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. - Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Reports knowledge of any patient safety concern or occurance to manager and submit occurance to the on-line Patient Safety Net (PSN). PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: - Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence. - Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed. - Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff. - Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes. - Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned. EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: - Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices. Works in a safe manner. - Maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. - Identifies cost saving measures. - Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. - Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate INITIATIVE: - Self-motivation, takes on projects willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas. - Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems. - Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. - Demonstrates awareness of and supports OHSU departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. - Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others. Be familiar with and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.   Other duties as assigned.

IMAGING - Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment. - Technologists will be trained in all general radiology exams/areas so that they are able to rotate through the department based on workflow needs. - Utilize the VIP transportation system to arrange for patient delivery. - Positions patient for diagnostic radiology exams according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient. - Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates. - Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, process, optimize and archive images to PACS. - Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system. - Develops and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis. - Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures. - Assists in the training of Radiologic Technology Students, and adheres to dept. policy on supervision of student technologists. DOCUMENTATION - Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Responsible to correctly identify patients by checking their identity per department procedure. - Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination. - Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation. Follows dept policy on the use of anatomical markers. - Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. - Follows department and hospital procedures and policies. - Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function. PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others. - Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards. - Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures. - Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. - Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Reports knowledge of any patient safety concern or occurence to manager and submit occurence to the on-line Patient Safety Net (PSN).

The IDR NHP Senior Research Project Manager is responsible for supervision, coordination and support of ongoing and newly funded infectious disease and related research studies using non-human primates for the ONPRC. Specifically, the person in this role is responsible for coordinating NHP research protocols with Principle Investigators from OHSU, ONPRC, VGTI and outside institutions. In conjunction with the IDR Director and ONPRC veterinary staff, the NHP Senior Research Project manager coordinates research protocols to ensure research specimens are collected, processed, and preserved in compliance with animal welfare regulations. As a Senior Research Project Manager in this position, there is an increased responsibility for managing IDR staff which includes: coordinating and/or performing training, scheduling IDR staff and protocol procedures, and coordinating animal sampling with other research investigators. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: - Communicate directly with Principle Investigators from OHSU, ONPRC Divisions, and external institutions to coordinate research objectives - Significantly contributes to grant proposals - Assist with and perform surgeries of non-human primates (including scheduling and administration of drugs) - Collect and prepare blood samples including shipping and handling of animal tissues to various support laboratories - Interact with the veterinary staff, animal care staff, surgical staff, and in some cases to facilitate social environmental enrichment of non-human primates - Collect, enter, and perform statistical analysis of data and reporting of research findings in written and oral formats - Operate CT scanner and interpret scan images - Perform specialized techniques such as viral challenges, vaccine inoculations, intrabronchial administration of Mtb - Provide oversight of DEA controlled substances, including proper recordkeeping and tracking of usage - Assist with ordering and replenishment of supplies for laboratory and surgical procedures and maintain proper inventory to support IDR sampling - Perform additional general lab support duties, including maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, autoclaving and disposing of waste The NHP Senior Research Project Manager has a responsibility to support research staff by assuring that their research program maintains compliance with various federal regulations regarding animal research activities by pre-reviewing animal research protocols for congruency with IACUC/IBC, working with the researchers and principal investigators to develop quality protocols, and implementing good practices for animal research. - Conduct the pre-reviews and when necessary, communicate inconsistencies with researchers - Ensure congruency of protocols and submitted project schedules, regardless of funding - Schedule and coordinate compliant animal procedures - Research, draft and maintain animal research policies that would ensure compliance by research investigators - Develop training documents and guidelines for training purposes - Assist in development of standard operating procedures - Participate in internal and external quality, laboratory, and vendor audits  Additional responsibilities of the NHP Senior Research Project include, but are not limited to: - Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures - Author and review technical documents (e.g., develop reports, SOPs, and technical reports) - Actively participate in or lead the discussion of experiment results and project status, risks, and plans forward - Effectively generate and present experiment findings and project progress and results in various forms, ranging from concise spreadsheets to PowerPoint presentations - Perform various administrative tasks necessary for laboratory function (inventory management, equipment maintenance, etc.) - Ensure adherence to all laboratory SOPs and troubleshoot issues in both experiments and routinely performed procedures - Ensure project documentation, including electronic records are sufficiently maintained to evaluate, trouble-shoot and reproduce experimental results - Provide training and support to laboratory staff as needed, primarily during the implementation of new procedures or modifications based on assay optimization projects - Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keeps work areas organized and stocked - Responsible for the knowledge and practice of safety SOPs in the laboratory - Wears appropriate PPE as required - Complete all required institutional and laboratory trainings  

The Knight Cancer Institute Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR) at Oregon Health & Science University seeks an experienced Computational Biologist Level 1 or 2 who will develop custom computational methods, including construction of analytic pipelines and implementation of sophisticated statistical techniques to analyze spatial imaging data relevant to cancer biology and early detection. The position will enjoy unique exposure and access to single cell multiplex imaging data sets and single-cell transcriptomic data as a member of CEDAR¿s collaborative spatial imaging team, but no prior experience in image analysis specifically is required for this position.   The ideal candidate will have experience with analysis of `omic data (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic etc.), particularly for target or biomarker discovery, experience in implementing statistical methods as appropriate for dataset treatment (e.g. quality inspection, normalization, differential feature detection, etc.), and experience in developing pipelines to support analytics as described to additionally facilitate improved data management, and to generate complete workflows that are reproducible and scalable. Experience with or knowledge regarding single-cell data and/or machine learning would be a bonus but is NOT required and should not be a deterrence from applying.   You will be part of multidisciplinary project-based teams developing novel approaches for the early detection of cancer. Duties include requirements gathering, data management, pipeline building, shared tool development, custom analysis with data modeling and machine learning, and contributions to manuscripts and grant applications, all under the supervision of senior level computational biologists.    Duties Include: Data Organization & Management  - Clean and manage metadata - Access, store, and document raw data - Coordinate with project team members - Meet publication requirements, including data and code repositing Data Analysis  - Sample quality control assessment - Implement existing analytic packages and workflows - Adapt existing resources as needed to meet project needs - Develop novel analysis and visualization tools for spatial multi-omics data sets - Support other team members in implementing analysis tools - Additional duties as assigned by project leader Technical Writing/Communication  - Present at regular team meetings - Clear code documentation - Build, maintain, augment shared workflows - Support manuscript preparation - Support grant writing efforts Career Development  - Participate in activities that enhance general knowledge or ability to do assigned work Protected Work Tme - Protected time for non-research related CEDAR work, including time for CEDAR Council, Infrastructure, DEI, Engagement, Professional Development, etc.

Documentation and Charges  - Collects all appropriate collateral documentation for client, doctor, etc. and ensures all required signatures are collected. Completes all required notes and documentation in Epic for all services provided that meets expectations of OAR 309-019-0140 Service Plan and Service Notes. Completes appropriate Epic charge entry related to services delivered. Works with PAS Resource Specialist on required insurance authorization documentation as necessary or required.   Culturally Competent Care and Interpretation - Provides culturally competent care and linguistic/interpretation services for specific client population. Provides linguistic/interpretation services during co-facilitated patient/doctor visits. Ensures that client needs are appropriately addressed serving as interpreter/facilitator for both patient and doctor. Assists medical provider and administrative staff in scheduling subsequent doctor visits. Patient Referrals and Intakes - Triages inquiries from potential clients, family members and/or service providers regarding scope of treatment and services provided by IPP. Collaborates with medical providers in reviewing cases and scheduling clients for psychiatric evaluations and follow-up. Adhering to OAR 309-019-0135 Assessment and Treatment Planning - Conducts mental health assessment and annual mental health assessment updates, and develops and revises treatment plans. Adhering to OAR 309-019-0135; 309-019-0140.  Case Management - Assists in coordinating client care with other providers. Assists patients in gaining access to community services. Responds appropriately to patient needs related to mental health treatment, including need for urgent therapeutic interventions. Conducts outreach home visits as necessary.  Individual, Group and Family Services - Conducts individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based interventions.  Conducts individual and group skills training and related services.  Clinic Operations - Assists with general clinic operations, including scheduling of transportation for clients, responding to language-specific telephone inquiries, and other appropriate duties as needed. Staff Meetings and Development - Attends and actively participates in required staff meetings, development activities, and utilization review. Attends required supervision sessions with designated supervisor. Prevention, Education and Outreach - Conducts prevention, education, and outreach activities as specified in county contracts to serve OHP members. Research/Grant Activities - May provide limited assistance to medical staff in performing research/grant specific to the activities carried out in the Intercultural Psychiatric Program.

Counseling, Resource Navigation, and Referral Service  - Conducts screening, triage, and bridge services to other internal or external resources, long-term assistance and/or specialty health care services as needed.      - Provides confidential on-site, one-on-one, or group counseling and/or referral services for employees experiencing work-related psychological challenges or crises. - Responds to direct requests from employees, managers, departments to address or consult on mental health needs of employees impacted by a work-related event. - Maintains virtual or phone consultation availability for employees who are at remote sites or teleworking. - Provides case management, advocacy, outreach and/or follow-up. - Leads and facilitates team discussions or sessions around mental health topics, reducing stigma, and promoting help-seeking behaviors. Documentation and Data Management  - Maintains case records and documenting encounters in a confidential employee health record system. - Participates in data collection, review studies, and research projects related to employee mental health incidence, gaps, and opportunities. - Evaluates impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of services. - Analyzes and presents trends and provides recommendations to appropriate stakeholders and leaders, either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or meeting. Strategic Planning and Collaboration - Collaborates with internal and external partners, sharing best practices and lessons learned. - Participates in various internal partner, department, or mission meetings and acts as a liaison and subject matter expert. - Provides training and educational resources on relevant/current topics/events to team members, staff and the community. - Provides support and guidance to colleagues through thought partnership debrief sessions and best practice sharing.

Counseling, Resource Navigation, and Referral Service  - Conducts screening, triage, and bridge services to other internal or external resources, long-term assistance and/or specialty health care services as needed.      - Provides confidential on-site, one-on-one, or group counseling and/or referral services for employees experiencing work-related psychological challenges or crises. - Responds to direct requests from employees, managers, departments to address or consult on mental health needs of employees impacted by a work-related event. - Maintains virtual or phone consultation availability for employees who are at remote sites or teleworking. - Provides case management, advocacy, outreach and/or follow-up. - Leads and facilitates team discussions or sessions around mental health topics, reducing stigma, and promoting help-seeking behaviors. Documentation and Data Management  - Maintains case records and documenting encounters in a confidential employee health record system. - Participates in data collection, review studies, and research projects related to employee mental health incidence, gaps, and opportunities. - Evaluates impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of services. - Analyzes and presents trends and provides recommendations to appropriate stakeholders and leaders, either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or meeting. Strategic Planning and Collaboration - Collaborates with internal and external partners, sharing best practices and lessons learned. - Participates in various internal partner, department, or mission meetings and acts as a liaison and subject matter expert. - Provides training and educational resources on relevant/current topics/events to team members, staff and the community. - Provides support and guidance to colleagues through thought partnership debrief sessions and best practice sharing.

Counseling, Resource Navigation, and Referral Service  - Conducts screening, triage, and bridge services to other internal or external resources, long-term assistance and/or specialty health care services as needed.      - Provides confidential on-site, one-on-one, or group counseling and/or referral services for employees experiencing work-related psychological challenges or crises. - Responds to direct requests from employees, managers, departments to address or consult on mental health needs of employees impacted by a work-related event. - Maintains virtual or phone consultation availability for employees who are at remote sites or teleworking. - Provides case management, advocacy, outreach and/or follow-up. - Leads and facilitates team discussions or sessions around mental health topics, reducing stigma, and promoting help-seeking behaviors. Documentation and Data Management  - Maintains case records and documenting encounters in a confidential employee health record system. - Participates in data collection, review studies, and research projects related to employee mental health incidence, gaps, and opportunities. - Evaluates impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of services. - Analyzes and presents trends and provides recommendations to appropriate stakeholders and leaders, either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or meeting. Strategic Planning and Collaboration - Collaborates with internal and external partners, sharing best practices and lessons learned. - Participates in various internal partner, department, or mission meetings and acts as a liaison and subject matter expert. - Provides training and educational resources on relevant/current topics/events to team members, staff and the community. - Provides support and guidance to colleagues through thought partnership debrief sessions and best practice sharing.

- Clinical  - Provides an outstanding level of clinical performance. The expectation is that clinical performance be delivered in a manner that is compliant with appropriate regulations and guidelines (the American Board of Internal or Family Medicine, TJC, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines). -   - Work with team to develop, implement, and evaluate health care service and quality improvement policies, plans, goals and objectives appropriate for a patient centered medical home. Create and achieve standards in medical excellence, encourage informal and formal continuing education, develop Quality Improvement initiatives, promote evidence-based practice and engage all providers in practice management activities. Monitor provider conformance to health care policies. - Education  - May teach trainees and support staff. Teaching is done through the course of performing his/her own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Assistant and Associate Professors must have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty) - Other duties - Opportunities for scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases or improving the educational foundation within primary care.  May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the CWH Co-Directors.  May also participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the CWH Co-Directors.