Imaging - Operates multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age appropriate communication skills. - Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment.    - Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose 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. - Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing. Documentation - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record. - Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. - Labels images completely & accurately with patient demographics, position or other required documentation. - Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS. - Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam.  - Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by-case basis.  - Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis. Personal & Patient Care and Safety - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others. - Adheres to all established CMS, OHA, & DNV-GL Regulations, and reports errors or unsafe conditions to management and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Intelligence). - Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment. - Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to management. - Reports injuries to management. - Follows established exam protocol process.

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).

- 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.

- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication. - Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.

- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication. - Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Execute or advise on electronic health record configuration and maintenance to support safe, appropriate, and effective medication use, including (but not limited to): - Medication use cycle information infrastructure; - Ordering, dispensing, administration and documentation workflows; - Billing processes around medication use cycle; - Clinical decision support tools addressing drug-drug interactions, allergies, dosing appropriateness, route selection, dose adjustment rules, etc.; - Medication orders in order sets and protocols; - Guidance for formulary product selection, restrictions, and/or REMS requirements; - Integration with third party information systems and/or technologies 25 Yes. Serve as system consultant/expert resource for pharmacy department information systems technology projects as subject matter expert or project manager as needed/assigned.   Clinical knowledge and expertise: - Provide clinical oversight of Department of Pharmacy information system configuration; - Provide consultation on clinical or operational impact of information system configuration; - Provide consultation on medication use cycle; - Act as liaison between clinical teams and informatics teams for workflows, systems and vendors; - Ensure medication use process complies with applicable regulations.   Precepting: - Serve as preceptor for pharmacy residents and doctor of pharmacy candidates. Team support: - Provide training, mentorship and assistance to informatics team members and others as assigned; - Ensure that development and implementation objectives are met.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Essential functions indicate those key responsibilities that meet one or more of the following descriptors: (1) the position exists to perform the function, (2) the number of employees available to perform the function is limited, (3) the function is so highly specialized that the person is hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function.  The percentage of duties must equal 100%   Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards   - Patient Care - Welcomes and assists with admitting and discharge patients to department - Obtains vital signs and patient weights as ordered by LIP or assigned by RN - Assists and performs cannulation or decannulation of patient’s vascular access in order to initiate or terminate HD treatment - Understands all the critical alarms of the HD equipment and responds appropriately including - Escalating to RN when appropriate to provide patient care or intervention to address change in patient condition or alarm - Recognizing abnormal or life-threatening changes in the patient’s condition and notifying the RN or LIP for immediate attention - Assists and performs patient care during HD treatment including - Monitoring patient for adverse reaction - Monitoring hemodialysis machine for malfunction - Providing explanation of HD procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before, during, and after treatment - Responding to call lights and ensuring that call lights are within reach at all times - Collecting specimens as directed by LIP or RN - Assisting patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Providing and maintaining needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Assists with care coordination by helping with - Ordering patient’s food - Entering requests for transportation to and from the department - Uses electronic health record to document patient care performed during pre- and post-HD treatment.     - Dialysis Equipment and Supplies Maintenance - Assists with preparing appropriate supplies and equipment for all assigned HD treatments - Including setting up, operating, disassembly of HD equipment - Manages department inventory - Requisitions and restocks supplies as needed for HD disposables, linens, food stock, office supplies, and other items as needed - Rotates dated items on shelves - Participates in equipment and supplies evaluations - Troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies for dialysis treatments and unit operations - Ensure HD, portable reverse osmosis (RO) and central RO machines are operating within the parameters set in the facility and regulatory standards - Initiating disinfection of dialysis equipment - Inspect dialysis equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity (proportion of chemicals to water), and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards - Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, hardness, conductivity, water cultures) and document appropriately on logs - Inspecting water room - To ensure that CWP and other water room equipment is in proper working order - For damage or signs of water leak - Submitting appropriate work orders to repair broken equipment to facilities or clinical technology services departments     - Quality and data analysis - Assists Departmental Leadership in their efforts to monitor and evaluate applicable standards. - Maintains quality monitoring and technical logs for HD, portable RO, and central RO machines - Maintains current knowledge of departmental benchmarks and initiatives - Works toward continuous process and system improvement     - Indirect care and support to patients, team members, and department. - Assisting with clerical duties such as answering telephones, using copier machine or facsimile machines, and other duties as assigned by RN or departmental leadership.  

Design, develop, document, and administer research administration systems. - Adhere and support the Software Development Lifecycle, which includes: planning, process analysis, technical design, development, customization, configuration, testing, training, implementation, and support. - Analyze applications and systems to identify opportunities for simplification and/or enhancement. - Prepare technical documentation based on deliverables. - Adhere to ITG technical standards and processes - Design and build system interfaces, customizations, inputs/user interfaces, workflow, and output files/graphs/reports. - Evaluate system upgrades and new releases. Support Business Processes: - Review and analyze assigned department’s business processes and how each application supports these processes to help drive recommendations for system improvements or support.  System Support/Maintenance: - Provide ongoing technical support to existing research systems, and assure they are functioning correctly. Work with user project managers and business analysts to help troubleshoot problems. - Conduct preliminary functional and performance tests.  Document preliminary testing results and communicate these results. - Assist in coordinating the efficient sharing of information between research systems.  - Assist in the development of systems to support research. This position is currently 100% telework/remote and may include remote work long-term. Candidate must be able to work from home full-time initially.

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available   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.

The function of the Radiologic Technologist position within the Department of Diagnostic Imaging is to perform all phases of technical diagnostic imaging. Radiologic Technologists operate X-Ray equipment used to capture and develop images for the purpose of medical diagnosis. The Radiologic technologist promotes OHSU’s mission statement by delivering high quality, cost effective, family-oriented service.   This position helps to create a collaborative environment by integrating education, research and clinical leadership. Radiologic Technologists work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.   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.

The appointee shall provide services assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the University's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.    Teaches support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Takes a leadership role in education, through the residency or graduate student selection process, evaluation committee, education/curriculum committee, dissertation committee, or fellowship directorship. Must have a satisfactory or substantial record of accomplishment in teaching and be knowledgeable of and compliant with all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty, NIH guidelines for research faculty)   Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of investigation for research faculty; quality of clinical care for clinical faculty). Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (i.e. DNV, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, OHSUIRB, NIH, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines). Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.   May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding for the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Division Chief. Will participate in departmental/hospital administration or leadership role as approved by the Division Head. Must have a satisfactory record of accomplishments in scholarship and service.

This is an In-person Position NOT available for remote work.   Customer Care: - Provides high quality customer service to both external and internal customers that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. - Demonstrates knowledge of all department, locations, units, and buildings on OHSU campus. - Promptly greet all patient and visitors in a warm professional manner whether face to face or over the phone. This includes providing directions and screening all patients and visitors. - Determine customer needs proactively and direct inquires to appropriate resources. - Provide crisis management and conflict resolution as issues arise whether internal or external. Arrange Care: - Functions as a liaison for families during complicated cases by working with the clinical team, social worker, and case managers. - Arranges any and all accommodations needed to provide the best experience to all our customers. This includes mobility equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, Etc.), interpreter services, and identifies support services for individuals with disabilities, when necessary, in compliance with State regulations. - Mails information packets. Enrollment & Financial Services: - Maintains current information on managed care insurance plans and serves as a liaison and information resource for patients, referring physician offices, and other OHSU staff. This includes but not limited to: Providing patient education regarding OHSU financial assistance, insurance coordination of benefits, and other facility or regulatory documents. - Maintain knowledge pertaining to insurance issues which include but are not limited to motor vehicle, Worker’s Compensation, personal injuries, Medicare, OHP/Washington Welfare/Medicaid, and exposures. - Creates new and maintains existing insurance coverages/guarantors for a patient based on their insurances and the care being provided. - Obtains benefit information including deductible or co-pays, co-insurance, stop loss or out of pocket status, and correct billing address. Collects cost-shares at time of service. - Complete insurance verification on each patient’s insurance 100% of the time. - Gathers, adds, updates, and/or verifies detailed demographic information and completed/signed forms required for services. These functions are performed at stationary computer terminalor or at patient’s bedside using a mobile computer terminal, occasionally over the phone. - Completes Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Disability (REALD) questionnaire with patient face to face or over the phone and updates REALD Smart Form as required by law. - Follows Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) regarding workers’ compensation in operation of OHSU and industry workman’s compensation procedures. Also initiates and completes claims for worker’s compensation injuries, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and crime victim accounts by collecting detailed information of trauma admissions (motor vehicle accident, personal injury, and/or worker’s compensation) to determine accident-related liability. Authorization & Registration Services: - Validates appropriate admitting locations by procedure and admitting provider to ensure appropriate patient placement. - Accurately complete Inter-Hospital Transfers and same-day admissions and obtain prior medical records as needed. - Activates direct admissions based on notification from unit at time of patient’s arrival. - Ensures all required forms are completed for services and confirmation of payment sources. Training: - Successfully complete the required PAS Specialist and PAS Revenue Cycle Specialist initial training and core competency assessment during the initial probationary period. Maintains core competencies, and demonstrates continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment. - Gives instruction to other PAS Revenue Cycle Specialist personnel pertaining to PAS Revenue Cycle Specialist processes and procedures as well as performance. Provides on the job training, orientation, guidance and coaching for new PAS Revenue Cycle Specialist personnel in the service area as assigned. May be required to provide informational assessment of other PAS Revenue Cycle Specialist workers’ performance to the PAS Coordinator/Supervisor and/or the employment supervisor - Required to maintain Patient Access Services Individual Performance Standards. Daily Office Tasks: - Troubleshoots equipment problems and initiates repairs requests once reviewed with leadership. - Ensures Patient Access Services Department Coordinator is aware of low forms/supply levels. - Provide coverage in other admitting areas and the Emergency Department when needed. - Follow and complete daily task list as assigned by management.

Training Development and Delivery - Maintains specialized knowledge regarding EpicCare end-user functionality and workflows. - Designs curriculum, lesson plans, presentation materials, on-line modules and handouts. - Incorporates knowledge of Adult Learning Theory into curriculum design. - Ensures that training materials meet instructional objectives and quality standards. - Collaborates with other team members to ensure the build of functionality and sample patients in the Training environment. - Plans scheduling, timing and frequency of classes in collaboration with Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Clinical Informatics, Department Directors, Managers and Professional Practice Leaders. - Facilitates class registrations and arranges classroom space in collaboration with the Organizational Effectiveness Administrative Assistant. - Conducts “train-the-trainer” sessions to ensure consistency across instructor-led classes. - Develops and administers end-user assessments, and analyzes the results to continually improve training. - Documents training completion in Compass to facilitate user access to EpicCare. - Contributes relevant EpicCare education and training materials to the Epic @OHSU web site. - Training lead for Epic projects as assigned Customer Service - Responds to end-user inquiries, generated by Epic Support Desk referrals or by direct customer contact. Communicates resolution in approved database. - Provides individualized support to users upon request. - Provides site-support during implementation as needed. Testing - Assists in testing the EpicCare training environment build and configuration when new functionality is added or the system is upgraded. - Assists in testing new workflows that result from the addition of new functionality or unit/department optimization. This position is currently 100% telework/remote and may include remote work long-term. Candidate must be able to work from home full-time initially.

Systems Analysis - Conducts field analysis of deployed ITG core services including all manner of network infrastructure, proper operation of related services, security systems, virtualized environments, wireless, and wired Networks - Monitors performance and proactively looks for system degradation or problem trends; provides feedback, problem assessment, and resolves the issues or proposes solutions to customers, and ITG support teams - Provides analysis and testing of new hardware and software for integrity and usability - Develops and/or participates in testing to assess the effectiveness and utility of temporary and permanent solutions for problems discovered in the field - Analyzes special project technology requirements and recommends optimal hardware/software solutions - Provides recommendations and assistance to other ITG staff in assessing and improving the tools, processes and procedures currently in use or proposed for future use. - Develops and maintains expertise with current technologies and examine details of proposed future technologies to ensure effective and efficient deployment in research, and classroom environments. - Participates in testing to assess the effectiveness and utility of proposed changes in tools, processes and procedures.  - Works with managers, technicians and customers to identify areas of concern and work to create efficient processes and procedures to ensure timely completion of projects, quality of support and resolution of problems; works collaboratively with other technical staff and management to identify trends and communicate issues that impact ITG personnel (root cause analysis). - Assists ITG in developing a technology roadmap for the future. Network Systems Administration - Manage full lifecycle of network infrastructure equipment and services which includes planning, inventory management, configuration, communications, deployment, and ongoing support. - Monitor network infrastructure, proactively addressing potential issues before they become service impacting, and reducing the impact when customers are affected. - Mentor Field Technology Analysts and other ITG personnel when network related troubleshooting and service delivery is involved with their workflow. - Use standard templates and models to deploy and configure ITG services.  This includes all phases of operational work as well as all aspects of project work except service design which would require the input from a System Analyst Engineer. Project Management - Utilizes the ITG Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process to implement and support all assigned projects. - Coordinates with OHSU facilities, space planning, outside vendors and other ITG work units to provide project planning, scheduling and resource management for internal and external IT field projects - Participates in project kick-off, implementation, and support and milestone meetings for those projects that require ITG resources for implementation and support; reports issues and concerns to manager as appropriate.  - Acts as the advocate for both ITG and the user community to present and/or assess project-related technical solutions and tools for implementation of new solutions. - Assesses daily priorities and coordinates projects, problem tickets and other work with desktop support staff; monitor and report progress to management. - Communicates issues arising from the need to incorporate (or not) modifications to desktop “builds” relating to updates in OS, NOS, hardware and/or drivers, based on experience and feedback from the field

- 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.

***New-hires are eligible for hiring & relocation bonuses*** - Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation. - Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, point of care testing. - Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program. - Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities and equipment. - Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities. Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice. - Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed. - Recognizes the need for guidance and uses expertise of others when appropriate. - Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change. - Charts and charges all services provided per policy. Current Pediatric Positions Open: - Nights - Full Time: 4

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).

Shift Coordinator - Coordinates shift assignments, patient transports between units or procedural areas, provides/coordinate breaks and meal periods for staff. - Determine staffing requirements and workload assignments for respiratory therapists. - Recruits staffing for upcoming short shifts. - Coordinates staffing incentives with leadership; delivery and pickup of supplies and equipment. - Coordinate requests from internal/external customers for Respiratory Care Services, prioritizes response to requests, and assigns appropriate therapists to requests (transports, evals, emergency responses, etc.) Auditor - Reviews patient medical records to ensure Respiratory Care Services were adequately billed, makes corrections if necessary, records data on charting inaccuracies, reports findings to supervisors. - Perform chart audits and charge reconciliations. Adjusts orders to match prescribed therapy, and discontinues unnecessary orders according to policy.  Patient Transport  - Assures safety of patients on ventilators by accompanying patient to/from ICU  and remaining with patient during testing procedure. - May be part of team transporting critically ill infants, children and adults from the hospitals as primary resource to determine the most effective method of respiratory support and by setting up appropriate equipment and administering respiratory care during transport. Charting - Records type of therapy provided, medication, respiratory and heart rate, breath sounds and patients’ coughing ability. - Results of ongoing assessment of patients on ventilators; records the number and type of therapies administered for each patient. Respiratory Therapy   - Administers ventilatory assistance by means of endotracheal tube - Administers aerosolized medications and instructs patient on proper breathing techniques. - Performs therapeutic functions such as chest physiotherapy and tracheobronchial aspirations. - Administers continuous and intermittent aerosol and humidification therapy. - Instructs patients in the use of incentive spirometry devices and alternate breathing maneuvers to assist them in deep breathing. - Administers oxygen therapy. Patient Monitoring/Testing - Performs advanced life support diagnostic procedures such as measuring exhaled carbon dioxide, performing arterial blood gas analysis, and measuring mean airway pressure on patients in intensive care unit. - Provides technical input to aid medical staff in interpreting the results of diagnostic procedures. - Assesses side effects of patients receiving aerosolized medications. - Discontinues therapy when distress noted and contacts health care provider for further orders. - Regularly performs complete assessment of patients on volume or pressure ventilators. - Monitors patients receiving oxygen therapy, consults with physician, recommends improved therapies if side effects observed. - Patient assessment for the purpose of protocol-driven care for bronchodilation and bronchial hygiene. - Determination of optimal mode, dose, frequency and discontinuance of therapy. - Perform bedside pulmonary function studies; perform airway care on natural and artificial airways. Miscellaneous - Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of patient cardiac arrest or assisting with procedures already started by maintaining adequate airway and ventilation. - Teaches the theory and application of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, respiratory care students. - Attends departmental staff meetings and in-services. - Decontaminates or discards all respiratory care equipment and supplies used in treating patients in isolation.

Sets, adjust, manipulates and controls complex high energy equipment to apply therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation for treatment. Positions patients for therapeutic treatment with a high regard for safety and care of the patients. Exercises responsible independent judgment in recognizing and reporting significant side effects induced by radiation and maintains treatment records for accurate dose administration and observation of treatment response.   Supports managing the day-to-day clinical schedule of all therapists for machine treatment, ensure appropriate coverage during vacation, sick time, etc.   Supports employee lifecycle through hiring; orientation and training; guidance and counselling; performance appraisals; disciplinary actions; creation and revision of position descriptions; terminations; professional development, and maintenance of competency.   Oversees the training of Radiation Therapy Students and coordinates the student clinical training program.   Additional duties including, but not limited to: involvement in operation efficiency and quality of care improvement projects; recommending changes and/or action; cataloguing, review and periodic update of RTT-specific cQI projects; census tracking, etc.