Laboratory Testing
- The Microbiology Technologist, aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care.
- Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling.
- Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care.
- Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC to follow and comply with CAP requirements.
Prepares Samples for Testing
- Determines acceptability of microbiology & molecular specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures, performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.
Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance
- Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: PERFORM Quality Control (QC) procedures w/ appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems w/ manager and Technical coordinator; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing & report results.
- Performs all computer functions using EPIC software. Answers telephone requests for laboratory information.
- Trains new employees, students and residents.
- Assists with miscellaneous technical administrative functions to support daily laboratory activities.
- Performs inventory of reagents and supplies.
- Reviews critical, summary and outstanding lists.
- Performs projects assigned by lead worker, technical coordinator or lab manager.
Interprets and evaluates physician's orders and prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness. Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared and dispensed from the home infusion pharmacy. Supervise the activities and assume responsibility for all duties being performed by pharmacy technicians in your work areas.
Identifies, resolves and documents complex therapeutic problems, demonstrating advanced knowledge and application of this knowledge to a home infusion patient population.
Responds accurately to requests for drug information from physicians, nurses, patients and patient's families; independently reviews and interprets the literature and applies this information to specific patient care situations.
Monitors therapeutic response and adverse effects of medications to guide home infusion drug therapy. Consults with provider when questions or problems are identified. Appropriately reports all adverse drug reactions, drug defects, and medication errors.
Directs the work of students/residents and monitors and evaluates their performance.
Influences standards of therapy by forming peer level relationships with patient's physicians and all other care teams.
Assists in the development of treatment guidelines to be used in patients with specific diagnosis. Documents activities in the patient medical record, pharmacy monitoring profile, drug use evaluation data collection or adverse drug reaction reporting program.
Participates in both intra and interdepartmental education programs; participates in the development of peers.
- Identifies, resolves and documents complex therapeutic problems, demonstrating advanced knowledge and application of this knowledge to a specific patient population.
- Responds accurately to requests for drug information from physicians, nurses, patients and patient's families; independently reviews and interprets the literature and applies this information to specific patient care situations.
- Monitors therapeutic response and adverse effects of medications to guide drug therapy. Consults with provider when questions or problems are identified and documents activies in the patient medical record.
- Appropriately reports all adverse drug reactions, drug defects, and medication errors.
- Directs the work of students/residents and monitors and evaluates their performance.
- Influences standards of therapy by forming peer level relationships with attending medical staff members.
- Is recognized as a drug authority in a specialized practice area by physicians, nurses and pharmacists.
- Interprets and evaluates physician's orders and prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
- Documents activities of clinical decision or medication distribution issues that are not in line with the standard of practice, require follow-up, or continued monitoring/evaluation.
- Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared and dispensed from the central pharmacy.
- Participates in both intra and interdepartmental education programs; participates in the development of peers.
Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research):
- Plans and supervises student lab and/or clinical experiences or practica based on teaching assignment.
Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.):
- Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
- At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the practice mission, demonstrates competence in an area of clinical expertise and engages in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the practice of clinical practice.
- At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the research mission advance a program of research, prepares grants and seeks funding, and engages with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.
Education Activities (include types of teaching and types of student taught):
- Provides effective didactic instruction based on teaching assignment using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
- Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum. Mentors and advises students.
Service Activities:
- These activities could include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director.
- Participates in faculty governance; additional engagement based on rank.
Administrative Activities:
- As negotiated.
Other Activities:
- The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available
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
I. Scientist
A. Evaluates knowledge of self and others:
1. Evaluates own knowledge and nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and evidence-based knowledge in consultation with peers and colleagues.
2. Evaluates knowledge and nursing practice of peers in relation to professional practice standards and evidence-based knowledge and provides feedback that enhances their growth and development.
B. Identifies complexities within OHSU systems and participates in resolving barriers to effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible care delivery.
C. Evaluates patient outcomes against nurse-sensitive indicators and participates in raising the standard of nursing practice when results are below benchmark.
II. Leader
A. Uses an evidence-based decision making process to determine the patient’s priority goals and care activities:
1. Gathers pertinent information from patient and others to establish relevant data base about the patient and the patient’s condition.
2. Determines changes in the patient’s condition and stability based on clinical parameters, population data, and nursing knowledge and evidence.
3. Uses a population and evidence based approach to determine the patient’s individualized priority goals and care activities in relation to: Nursing’s independent scope of practice (safety, comfort, hygiene, restorative measures, and health promotion); and in relation to the interdisciplinary plan of care
4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care by evaluating the patient’s response, outcomes, and changes in stability and makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care.
B. Speaks up immediately about concerns regarding assigned responsibilities and available resource.
III. Practitioner
A. Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
B. Assigns and supervises tasks consistent with other caregivers’ scope of practice or job responsibilities, adhering to standards, regulations, and role expectations including self-care and collaborative teamwork.
C. Implements direct and indirect nursing care consistent with evidence-based practices, healthcare policies and procedures, scope and standards of practice, and Nursing’s Code of Ethics.
IV. Knowledge Transfer
A. Collaborates with the patient/family in developing a teaching plan to meet learning needs. Effectively transfers information about disease, health, treatment plan and recovery to patient, family and documents teaching and plan in the electronic record.
B. Communicates evaluation of patient’s stability, progress, discharge plan and recommendation for continuity of the medical and nursing plan to other members of the health care team, including accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic record.
C. Effectively transfers knowledge to other members of the team to support the safety of their practice, while maintaining caring and compassionate relationships with all healthcare team members.
Managed Care Coordination:
- Maintains current information on managed care insurance plans and serve as a liaison and information resources for physicians, nursing support staff, co-workers, referring physician’s offices, patients and insurance companies on authorization requirements per diagnosis and service. Gather and/or verify patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status in accordance with OHSU and OHSUMG best practices.
- Confirm patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarify any managed care arrangements. Initiates authorization requests for subsequent care. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases and /or into the medical record when necessary. Document managed care in system accordance with OHSU and OHSUMG best practices. Serve as expert on ICD10/CPT coding requirements and issues. Obtain authorizations for clinical care, procedures, and all ancillary studies.
- Apply problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns and managed care related problems. Follow up on pending authorizations until they are obtained.
Surgery Scheduling:
- Surgery and procedure scheduling for high volume surgical providers; Schedule all surgical procedures for assigned physicians in accordance with OHSU best practices. Utilize software to relay accurate scheduling information, including Cadence, EARL, and iQueue.
- Work directly with physicians on scheduling determining date availability and coordination of cases; Apply problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns, managed care related problems and procedure scheduling issues.
- Serve as a liaison to OR for scheduling issues. Return phone messages. Attend Surgery Scheduling meetings to maintain current on best practices.
- Ensure that patients, families, physicians, hospital and all other related entites are fully informed of the scheduled procedures and assoiciated arrangements. Provide financial information for patients including pre- pays, co pays, deductibles and price packages; Proper use of OHSU forms and documentation required for all patients; Follow department specific policy on cancellations and reschedules including proper documentation in the EMR; Maintain, on a daily basis, the department specific scheduling document (OneDrive); Record out of office notifications on the departmental schedules.
Clinic Scheduling:
- Coordinate patient care appointments and managed care as directed by physician and/or nurse staff; Serves as a liaison and information resource for physicians, and nursing support staff; Return phone messages; Prepare and mail new patient information packets; Direct patients to appropriate providers for other health care issues; Complete and route direct referrals to other clinical services; Enter patient information accurately into OHSU databases and /or into the medical record when necessary; Proper use of OHSU forms and documentation required for all patients.
- Back up referral processing when referral coordinator and/lead worker needs assistance.
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package
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 Program in Chemical Biology at OHSU has an open postdoctoral researcher position in the Beatty Lab. The fellow will conduct research at the interface of chemistry and infectious disease, working collaboratively to develop and optimize novel enzyme probes. Two long-term goals for this project are: i) to understand how mycobacterial pathogens synthesize their cell walls and ii) to study beta-lactam drug susceptibility in replicating and dormant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Projects in the Beatty Lab utilize skills in the areas of chemistry, molecular imaging, cell biology, protein engineering, bioconjugation reactions (e.g., “click chemistry”), biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Salary for this position aligns with the NIH Scale.
The Patient Access Service Specialist (PAS) is the first point of contact in person and via phone for the Department of Neurology. The clinic is located at the Center for Health and Healing, Building 1. The PAS provides high quality customer service to both internal and external customers. The work environment is both on campus and remote work supporting a call center and front office duties. This position involves serving on a rotational basis to assist with the front office check-in and check-out desk. PAS tasks include but are not limited to gathering and recording required information about patients, provide specific customer service including screening for financial eligibility, confirming health insurance coverage and individuals’ obligations, obtaining necessary authorizations for care, scheduling appointments, answering a high volume incoming phone line, taking detailed messages including refill requests and routing to the appropriate person, and assisting patients in an office or clinic setting. This position requires an attention to detail, strong ability to multi-task and exceptional customer service skills.
Collections:
- Responsible for overseeing the collections of all student and non-student receivables as well as federal and campus funded student loans with the goal of recovering delinquent debts, maximizing cash flow, and minimizing losses. This includes monitoring financial aid funds such as the Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study, Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity grant, and DHHS awards.
- Ensures adherence to all federal and state regulations regarding student aid disbursement and collection.
Banner Student System:
- Responsible for the generation, management, storage, archiving, and use of student and non-student financial data; ensures compliance with GLB Act and FERPA by safeguarding the security and integrity of data originated by the Accounts Receivable and Student Loans departments.
- Ensure appropriate tuition and fee table schedules are established in Banner and applied to student profiles including, detail codes and short-term loan table.
- Works closely with ITG on regular system maintenance and upgrades.
- Helps plan and direct extensive project implementations in concert with Registrar, Financial Aid and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, etc.
Accounting Functions:
- Monitors and performs monthly reconciliations of Federal, State, and institutional loan funds as well as applicable general ledger accounts.
- Ensures accurate, timely processing in accordance with due diligence standards and cash management regulations as mandated by the Dept of Education.
- Monitors interface and reconciliation of external applications to the general ledger (Banner Student System and ECSI Student Loan Database.)
Compliance:
- Responsible for coordinating the federal, state, and internal audits of the Student Aid Program.
- Responsible for annual, federal tax reporting requirements, such as 1098-T processing.
- Coordinates timely and accurate completion of Annual Operating Report (AOR) to Department of Health & Human Services, and Fiscal Operating Report (FISAP) to Department of Education.
- Develops and maintains department policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Works with develop and maintain University policies and procedures with regard to student tuition and fee assessment.
Direct Loan Funds:
- Manages Direct Loan funds to meet Title IV regulations. Performs quarterly drawdowns in coordination with Office of Proposal and Award Management (OPAM).
- Works with Treasury Department to ensure drawdowns coincide with cash needs. Coordinates the disbursement of student financial aid funds with the Registrar & Financial Aid office.
The Bone Marrow Transplant Research Data Analyst 1 is responsible for the identification, preparation and submission of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-related data gathered from medical chart review from referring providers, querying of program physicians, and OHSU electronic medical records. Position assists with internal audits of data to ensure accuracy and completeness of data submissions. Position may assist with data analyses and transplant research-related activities. Must be able to travel to all Knight worksite locations, including travel via the tram. Must be comfortable consenting patients seen in the CHM clinic and in-patient floor. In addition, must be comfortable handling and shipping biological specimens. Occasional weekend work and changes to typical working schedule may be necessary to meet deadlines. Position may allow or may require teleworking – Any teleworking arrangement will follow OHSU policy for teleworking with prior manager approval and sign off of Knight and team teleworking agreement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Always promotes the mission of the Knight Cancer Institute through our Professional Standards of Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Problem-Solving.
2. Data Abstraction and Forms Completion
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- This position will include understanding the basic knowledge of transplant, disease testing and transplant outcomes as well as an increasing functional knowledge of at least 3 major core diseases. Completed forms will be in training audit by more senior staff. The need for training audit will decrease with increasing competency, accuracy and rate in forms completion
- Medical chart review and abstraction of data: CHM is a Research Center as designated by the CIBMTR as part of SCTOD (Stem Cell Therapeutics Outcomes Database). In order to fulfill the responsibilities of the CIBMTR, FACT, NMDP and NWMTP, registry coordinators will review and abstract data from the medical record primarily in the following subject areas for autologous, related and unrelated transplant patients: diagnosis and medical history, transplant and baseline data and post-transplant complications including graft-versus-host disease, relapse of malignancy and organ toxicity and infection.
- Understanding of how to identify adequate source documentation in the EMR and referring provider medical records are essential to accurate completion of CIBMTR forms. This position has some oversight of forms completion by more senior staff while learning how to how address routine issues and inconsistencies between the medical record, source and data required for forms completion.
- Data entry reported on the CIBMTR forms will be required for CIBMTR’s database and for the transplant internal database.
- This position will work with the registry manager as well as other members of the registry team to collectively meet CIBMTR and NWMTP deadlines each month
3. Data Reporting
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- The NWMTP reporting is based on the data provided and reported to CIBMTR. This position will be involved in contributing to the many data reports required by the NWMTP committee and will assist the Team Lead or other designee of the registry team to provide the data required per NWMTP each month. Data reports include but are not limited to internal audits of forms and database, SAE review, Mortality reports, clinical indicators etc…)
4. Participate in meetings, setting meeting agendas and leading weekly huddles or team meetings
5. Contribute to process improvement efforts as defined by the Team Lead and/or Manager. Support the senior team members and Manager in administrative Registry or Program related tasks
6. Contribute/Lead Quality Improvement projects set forth by the Manager, Clinical Data Quality
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Assists in executing live events including: entering registrations into CME Tracker, ordering printing, creating and printing signage, preparing and printing moderator’s notebook, printing badges and registration lists, and on-site support during events. Responsible for other duties as needed by specific event. These events typically take place off site. These include: printed brochures for activities, webpage maintenance, copying materials for CPD courses and meetings. Maintain and update CPD webpage as needed.
- Answer phone and email inquiries for the shared email box, redirecting to appropriate staff as needed. Handle and sort mail as appropriate, enter registrations for administered activities and log checks before distributing as appropriate.
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Assist with CME accredited programs: review CME applications under the direction of the Accreditation Specialist, entering verification of attendance data, reviewing quarterly reports, and other assignments as needed.
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Process billing for accredited programs and prepare deposits of checks received by CPD on a biweekly basis. Keep records of deposits and use Oracle to verify deposits with GL on a monthly basis. Prepare reports for Director to review, with an eye for any deposits that are not properly attributed. Process internal billing transactions. Review issues with Director and accreditation
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Administrative Team contribution: contributes as a member of the Office of the Dean Administrative Team with other administrative assignments as deemed necessary. This involves providing back-up support to other executive staff, back-up coverage for team members, research and create streamline documents
from data, front desk coverage, managing files and records, and other administrative duties as needed.
The purpose of the Laboratory Animal Technician 1 is to provide husbandry, health care and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individual’s knowledge.
The Division of Comparative Medicine-West Campus houses approximately 5300 non-human primates, and approximately 1500 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis. The animals are housed in 8 buildings and 17 outdoor enclosures, on the ONPRC/OHSU campus. There are approximately 60 employees who are responsible for providing care of research animals.
**New hires are eligible for up to a $1,500 hiring bonus**
The Laboratory Animal Technician – Equipment Sanitation Technicianis the first level of a three-level series. At this level, this position is focused on providing husbandry, healthcare and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the ONPRC. This position will learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. This includes safely performing basic animal husbandry and animal handling, healthcare procedures, including but not limited to feeding and sanitizing procedures, animal capture and restraint, administration of medications, and the collection of body fluids and tissues.
The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individual’s knowledge. The Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS) houses approximately 4600 non-human primates, and approximately 2500 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis. The animals are housed in 8 buildings and 17 outdoor enclosures, on the ONPRC/OHSU campus. There are approximately 60 employees who are responsible for providing care of research animals.
The successful candidate for this position will have basic knowledge for the care of animals, demonstrated by experience with household pets, farm, or 4-H animals. This position requires the ability read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, as well as having the ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff.
Some duties will require working outside in inclement weather and daily work may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, and climbing stairs to corral observation towers. There is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids. Some work duties may also include risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals.
Candidates should have the ability to carry and lift up to 50lbs; lift objects weighing approximately 42lbs to shoulder height, and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
If you are a problem solver, have the ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and pay attention to details, this is a great position to start your career path in OHSU!
**New hires are eligible for up to a $1,500 hiring bonus**
The Laboratory Animal Technician – Equipment Sanitation Technicianis the first level of a three-level series. At this level, this position is focused on providing husbandry, healthcare and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the ONPRC. This position will learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. This includes safely performing basic animal husbandry and animal handling, healthcare procedures, including but not limited to feeding and sanitizing procedures, animal capture and restraint, administration of medications, and the collection of body fluids and tissues.
The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individual’s knowledge. The Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS) houses approximately 4600 non-human primates, and approximately 2500 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis. The animals are housed in 8 buildings and 17 outdoor enclosures, on the ONPRC/OHSU campus. There are approximately 60 employees who are responsible for providing care of research animals.
The successful candidate for this position will have basic knowledge for the care of animals, demonstrated by experience with household pets, farm, or 4-H animals. This position requires the ability read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, as well as having the ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff.
Some duties will require working outside in inclement weather and daily work may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, and climbing stairs to corral observation towers. There is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids. Some work duties may also include risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals.
Candidates should have the ability to carry and lift up to 50lbs; lift objects weighing approximately 42lbs to shoulder height, and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
If you are a problem solver, have the ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and pay attention to details, this is a great position to start your career path in OHSU!
Behavioral Health Counseling – Detect and addresses broad spectrum of behavioral health i.e., mental health, substance use, complex psychosocial needs, grief support, mandatory reporting issues); performs triage, warm hand-offs, risk assessment, brief psychotherapeutic counseling intervention and care management services.
Performs Psychosocial Needs Assessment – Complete bio-psychosocial needs
assessments to help determine appropriate level of care. Work with patient &
available support systems to develop appropriate treatment plans/meet goals of care. Consultation with facility staff or other community professionals seeking guidance in meeting patient needs.
Coordination of services – Provides information and referrals with OHSU partners (i.e. Financial Specialist, RN Clinical Specialists, Patient Advocates and other professionals as appropriate).
Community Resource Referral and Psycho-education- Completes education and
assessment of social determinants of health, social/emotional implications of
medical situations, guardianship or conservatorship, and/or other high-risk needs.
Provides information about Social Security Disability and other financial
resources as appropriate. Acts as advocate to refer patients to appropriate services
within the community.
Collaborates with clinical staff to coordinate and gather pertinent information from patients to support clinical management of chronic conditions.
Increases individual patient engagement, capability, and accountability through regular patient contact.
Provides education, information, and encouragement to patients about available health interventions including diet, fitness, behavioral and social connectivity programs.
Actively manages a patient panel.
As a Wellness and Communications Student Worker, you will play a valuable role in helping the department grow its wellness and outreach initiatives and promote students’ and postdoctoral scholars’ well-being.
Some general duties are expected to include:
- Supporting wellness and outreach programming, events and initiatives and assisting with planning and growth. One major project underway is an in-depth needs assessment and this position will likely help with data analysis, reporting, and writing, as well as possibly follow-up data collection through focus groups and/or interviews. This position will also likely co-create wellness content and possibly co-facilitate events, meetings, and/or presentations.
- Assisting with department communications, including creating informational handouts and fliers, expanding online wellness resources and videos, helping create presentation materials, assisting with recordings, and increasing the visual appeal of materials.
- Helping maintain the Student Health website. Training is provided at OHSU.
- Helping with many other tasks, including but not limited to: gathering information, entering data, creating surveys in Qualtrics, assisting with analysis and reporting, periodically posting fliers on campus, etc.
- Other duties as assigned, plus may be based on students’ skill sets and/or interests.
- Presents case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations. (25% of Duties)
- Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions. (25% of Duties)
- Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. (25% of Duties)
- Memorizes a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations. (10% of Duties)
- Provides constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position. (10% of Duties)
- Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients. (5% of Duties)
This position supports development of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Assessment and Reporting Tracker (START) being developed for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (https://sites.google.com/view/startstem). The online, informatics-based tool delivers tailored content and returns immediate e-feedback to users based on their results. Under general supervision, this position will help to develop user-facing content and materials for research participants, educators, and program stakeholders. Content may include public-faciing education or research materials for demographic data practices, STEM beliefs, or other related STEM or health content, developed in collaboration with the research team.
This position will assist with study-related preparation and implementation, such as participant consent, data collection, data management, human subjects protections around qualitative and quantitative data, statistical analyses, and assist in scientific writing for publication or presentation. This position involves research; therefore, experience with human subjects research is highly encouraged. This position bridges skillsets of human subjects research and public education.
Responsibilities include:
- In collaboration with research team, support content development of public-facing materials, including scientific manuscript writing for publication of findings in peer-reviewed literature and scientific presentations.
- Support website development of public-facing educational and training materials.
- Prepare materials for presentation with research team in line with Institutional Review Board protocols.
- Under PI supervision, support participant consent, data collection, and data management.
- Under PI supervision support quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
We are looking for a Research Assistant 2 to join our research team who is about to complete their undergraduate degree or is a recent graduate. Ideally, this position should allow the candidate to launch a career in biomedical sciences as a physician scientist, a biomedical researcher, etc. We study the role of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in regulating glial cells during injury to the developing brain using in-vivo and in-vitro rodent model systems. Insights gained from this work will provide strategies to promote repair and regeneration of the brain from injuries sustained for example during premature birth, childhood stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc. This NIH-funded research will define mechanisms of myelination failure and the cellular targets of injury in white matter lesions with a focus on the role of astrocytes and glial scar formation in myelination failure involving arrested maturation of oligodendrocyte progenitors. A central focus is the role of the ECM molecule hyaluronic acid, which we have shown to play a role in myelination failure (see: Nature Medicine 11:966-972, 2005; Preston et al., Annals of Neurology73:266-280, 2013; Srivastava et al., Journal of Clinical Investigation, 128: 2025-2041, 2018.
The applicant will have a chance to learn the techniques that we routinely use including animal surgery, tissue sectioning/staining for quantitative analysis, western blotting, primary cell culture, etc. depending on the focus of the project. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, data analysis, record-keeping and data presentation. Attend weekly lab meetings and present your research.