Build and maintain an outpatient continuity clinic (combination of in-person and telehealth visits). Appointment times for intakes and consultations are 60-90 minutes, 30 minutes for medication management and 60-minute slots available for combined psychotherapy and medication management. Providers have the flexibility to follow-up with patients as frequently as appropriate to provide the best quality of care.
Outpatient psychiatric consultations are encouraged at 0.1FTE (2 consults per week).
Clinical education of residents through outpatient supervision is strongly encouraged and may comprise up to 0.1FTE.
Faculty take call 2-4 weeks per year. Call is comprised of in-person coverage of the inpatient C/L psychiatric services on weekend mornings (staffing with residents in-person) followed by after clinic hours call (supporting residents by phone) for the remainder of the week. Our faculty work as a team to cover each other’s messages and urgent clinical issues while away on any leave or paid time off. Faculty are expected to participate in this collegial coverage pool.
Faculty are expected to participate in monthly departmental and clinic meetings and attend weekly, CME-accredited Grand Rounds/M&M presentations.
- Consults with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists to determine appropriate patient-specific techniques to optimize treatment for the intended outcome, be it curative or palliative.
- Coordinates treatment simulations, import of simulation data to treatment planning software, and tumor localization utilizing CT and other imaging modalities for treatment planning.
- Generates plan(s) for 2D/3D/IMRT and stereotactic radiation treatments under the supervision of the physicist. When indicated, may require multiple versions or re-planning to account for changing conditions.
- Coordinates with Radiation Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists in the proper implementation of the treatment plan.
- Assists in routine QA of patient’s treatment record, including compliance with requests for such information made by outside centers, and integrating such information from outside centers into patient records.
- Assists in the treatment planning education of residents, dosimetry students, radiation therapy technology students, medical physics graduate students.
The successful candidate will work independently to molecular mechanisms used by different oral microbes to communicate with each other and to create robust biofilms within the oral cavity and other body sites. The study involves the understanding of how oral commensal bacteria can interact with potential pathogens to modulate their virulence properties. He/she will be responsible for most of the planning, implementation, and data interpretation associated with his/her research. Thus, the candidate will be expected to work independently with attention to detail and strong record-keeping. The goal is to understand what signals the commensal sends to keep the pathogens in check and what factors may upset pathogens to enhance their virulence. Typical techniques often involved include real-time PCR, western blot, protein expression/purification, coimmunoprecipitation, protein-protein/RNA-RNA interaction assays, gene expression analysis, targeted mutagenesis, and microscopy.
Demonstrable experience with these techniques is preferred. As a postdoctoral scholar, the candidate may also be involved with the training and supervision of students and junior staff as well as play an integral role in the management and supply ordering for the laboratory. Assistance with the development and preparation of grants/manuscripts will also be expected.
A position is open in the Department of Integrative Biosciences at OHSU. Working in collaboration with Senju Laboratory of Ocular Science, the Research Assistant 2 aims to identify the molecules responsible for ocular disease. The research attempts to create original ophthalmic medicines based on nucleic acid and protein structures and functions. Thus, the position performs basic research on the molecular basis for ocular diseases.
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in further enhancement of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
This position reports to (supervisor): Hui Wu, Department Manager, Integrative Biosciences
The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals and objects of OHSU and the School of Dentistry.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Carrying out independent research on the investigation of polymicrobial interactions and biofilm formation, and their role in health and disease. This will include establishing new models in the study of microbial community, identifying genetic and biochemical factors that control and regulate bacterial behavior within the complex community.
- The candidate should have experience in following research areas, the use of systems biology approaches such as RNA-sequencing and Chip-sequencing methods, and the development of High-Throughput Screening Assays for the study of virulence factors and enzymes that are crucial for microbial communication and biofilm formation.
- Experience in the study of microbe-host interactions is desirable. The position will devote at least 90% of their effort to aforementioned project related activities, 5% for their possible mentoring responsibility and 5% for their career development.
- The position will be expected to develop and carry out independent research projects, design and develop appropriate experimental model systems, perform the full genetic and biochemical characterization of targeted microbial communities, collect and analyze data and prepare and submit manuscripts for publications. In addition, the candidate will be expected to write and submit research grant proposals to external agencies to fund the research program.
- This position will also be expected instruct and guide research personnel, including graduate and/or undergraduate students, dental students, dental residents and visiting scholars to gain teaching and mentoring experience.
IMAGING
- Provides quality real time 2D, 3D, M Mode and doppler applications to acquire images 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 Radiologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in ultrasound physics.
Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.
- Performs portable procedures when needed.
- 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.
- Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as amniocentesis, needle biopsy, localizations, and tumor masses, as directed.
- Continues to stay current in regards to new US technology hardware and software upgrades.
DOCUMENTATION
- Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Verifies and initials orders in patient chart, Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy.
- Labels images completely 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.
PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE & SAFETY
- Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgement in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others.
- Responsible to adhere to all established JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, and report errors or unsafe conditions to supervisor and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Net).
- Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff.
- Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment.
- Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to supervisor.
- Reports injuries to supervisor.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL:
- Participate in teaching technical and clinical skills to sonography students and radiology residents.
- Keeps equipment and work areas neat and clean.
- Performs quality control on diagnostic equipment and maintains a logbook for weekly entries as needed.
- Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence.
- 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 documents 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; maintain and replenish stock for emergency trays and kits.
- 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.
- System optimization, hardware maintenance, user support, reporting, file transmission and assistance in problem-solving pertaining to automation and technology.
- Performs a detailed and thorough audit of controlled substances medications dispensed for a patient and reconciles against products documented as adminisered or returned to the pharmacy for wasting.
- Demonstrates the ability to strengthen accountability, identify suspected diversion, and responds to known or suspected diversion incidents to avoid serious patient care, legal, and compliance implications.
- 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 documents 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; maintain and replenish stock for emergency trays and kits.
- 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.
- System optimization, hardware maintenance, user support, reporting, file transmission and assistance in problem-solving pertaining to automation and technology.
- Performs a detailed and thorough audit of controlled substances medications dispensed for a patient and reconciles against products documented as adminisered or returned to the pharmacy for wasting.
- Demonstrates the ability to strengthen accountability, identify suspected diversion, and responds to known or suspected diversion incidents to avoid serious patient care, legal, and compliance implications.
- Responsible for all activities of the Cardiovascular Disease and subspecialty fellowship training programs.
- Manage all fellowship-related activities, e.g. recruitment, application process, interview process, new-fellow and graduating fellows processes for 8 fellowships.
- Represent the training program to ACGME, ABIM, ACC and other outside agencies.
- Interface with GME office:
- Assist in periodic program review-RRC committee/ACGME
- Attend regular fellowship coordinator meetings
- Updates to fellowship directors as necessary
- Provide GME office requisite paperwork for hire
- Schedule GME requisite orientation and training for incoming fellows
- Prepare orientation notebooks for incoming fellows: faculty, policies and procedures, rotations, evaluations, etc.
- Maintain and update fellow files containing evaluations, procedure logs, duty hours, etc.
- Enter all new fellow data in MedHub; updates as necessary
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- Ensure rotation assignments and program activities are in accordance with ACGME program requirements.
- Manage time off requests from fellows
- Maintain confidentiality of fellow training files
- Ensure proper completion of all licensing, leave, travel, loan deferral forms, etc.; provide administrative support for all fellows, including reimbursements, letters of recommendation, office assignments, keys/pagers/lab coats, etc.
- Ensure timely and appropriate evaluations for fellows, faculty and program (Annual program evaluations, biannual reviews, clinical competency committee meetings, etc.)
- Coordinate planning of core and elective seminars/conferences
- Oversee and supervise major training exams.
- Coordinate program preparation for accreditation site reviews
- Updating and producing faculty profiles, curricula, rotations, etc. for fellow training notebooks and recruitment packets
- Maintain online call schedules for OHSU and VA operators
- Manage overall recruitment effort for 8 fellowship training programs (General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Interventional, Advanced Imaging, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Amyloidosis and Structural Heart Disease)
- General duties associated with these fellowships:
- Manage applicant materials (500+)
- Collection of applications from ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System); provide GME office with applicant data
- Utilize ERAS for data management; respond to end-user needs regarding computer program access and function
- Invite applicants, manage correspondence with applicants – email and phone
- Prepare and mail interview packets for applicants; create interview scoring forms for faculty
- Schedule interviews with faculty (usually 5 days for General Cardiology, 1 - 2 day for other fellowships)
- Manage interview days (breakfast, lunch, tour, interviews with faculty
- Organize interview evaluations for review with averaged scores for each fellow applicant
- Prepare PowerPoint presentation for Education Committee meeting to rank candidates
- Enter rank list with NRMP
- All necessary paperwork/documentation for new fellow confirmation – official offer letters, etc.
- Update and edit program websites, program brochures and other materials as needed
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- Conferences – Oversee weekly and CME conferences in coordination with the Education Coordinator.
- Process transactions on insurance accounts; ensure account is set up correctly, problem resolution, appeals and audit transaction activity
- Communicate professionally with OHSU staff and third-party customers including departments and insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate processing of account transactions. Attending virtual team huddles and meetings.
- Review Pediatric and third-party claims (i.e., MVA settlements, workers compensation claims)
- Performing and documenting quality assurance reviews on transactions in department
- Prioritize assigned accounts to maximize aged AR resolution
- Trending provider activity and the denials that may arise
- Researching and forwarding documentation for Revenue Cycle Business Analyst to present to department, including updating files with current regulations, policies and procedures.
- Promote and implement Lean processes and other duties as assigned
Business Analysis and Development.
- Gathers and compiles raw data from a variety of sources for business research information.
- Gathers data, and analyzes results. Develops survey instruments.
- Identifies or calculates statistically valid samples.
- Verifies the accuracy of survey reports with survey respondents, and organizes and analyzes data in printouts, tables, graphs, and charts.
- Applies elementary statistical tests to data to estimate trends.
- Participates with information systems staff in designing and implementing new or enhanced information systems.
Report Generation
- Oversees and ensures the appropriate formatting, content and production of regular and ad hoc reports.
- Extracts data from computer printouts and applies software (e.g., statistical, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database) to the analysis and reporting of findings.
- Uses computer report generator language software packages or writes routine programs to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
- Displays and maintains data in graphs, summary tables, and charts.
- Interprets researched information. Writes reports, such as summaries of statistical studies, narrative reports and articles for publication, including summary tables, graphs, and charts.
- Produces tables of estimates and other special reports.
- Summarizes data into various formats and writes short reports, or sections of major reports.
Business Consulting:
- Provides consultation and assists managers and leaders in the use of analytical and reporting tools to develop effective cost, quality and satisfaction outcomes.
- Provides recommendations based on information produced.
- Participates in and may facilitate work groups and committees.
- Answers requests for information relating to subjects within the OHSU business areas.
- Contacts businesses, governmental officials, and others to collect and interpret data.
- Reviews reports, papers, memos and articles of staff to ensure proper use of data and offer consultation.
Project Management:
- May provide a limited amount of project management and may oversee and/or train staff.
- Reviews project work of lower-level Business Data Analysts, technicians and support staff for accuracy and completeness.
- Provides training on survey methods and other job functions to lower-level analysts or support staff.
Project Coordination & Management:
- Review project assignments and determine scope and diversity of involvement, training and resources needed, necessary contacts and required activities.
- Identify resources and administrative steps needed for project completion. Develop charters, scopes of work and project plans in consultation with project managers and other stakeholders. Gain approval for charters, scopes of work and project plans. Initiate projects and coordinate steps to ensure participation of staff and stakeholders.
- Implement multiple aspects of projects as determined in the project plan. This may include developing client materials, organizing project meetings, collecting information, communicating with project team members and clients, etc.
- Monitor project status to ensure progress toward completion and communicate project progress. Identify potential difficulties and determine how to avoid possible risks. Modify project plans and coordinate changes with participants as necessary as unforeseen changes or unexpected developments occur. Document changes to project plans.
- Populate and maintain overall project management tools related to assigned projects and resources. Handle project file management systems and project close out according to CEbP practices.
- In conjunction with project managers, communicate with resources regarding project plans, timelines and deliverables.
Communication/Customer Service/Marketing Activities:
- Communicate with internal staff and external clients regarding projects, contracts, scopes of work, work breakdown structures, project status, etc.
- Coordinate project meetings. Represent the Center in project meetings as needed. Seek cooperation and input into projects. Help to build consensus among project participants. Document and distribute content of project meetings (agendas, minutes, timelines, changes to project plans).
- Maintain secure project documents, and web tools.
- Draft, edit, proofread and distribute communication materials for all projects as required.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
- Collaborate with other Center staff to maintain records, inventory of supplies, equipment and materials. Order supplies for Center and its projects.
- Receive and distribute mail, order office supplies, and schedule meeting spaces.
- Coordinate tasks with office manager and complete tasks upon request.
- Provide administrative support to the Leadership team.
- Plan, coordinate, organize and prepare schedules, meetings, weekly newsletters, correspondence, travel, seminars and conferences materials for Center projects.
Technical duties in dermatology laboratories include providing histology and pathology assistant services for specimens received by the department. This includes:
- Laboratory instrumentation/equipment set up and reagent preparation.
- Gross description, dissection, and orientation of patient tissue, appropriate to facilitate optimal diagnostic quality of tissue slide production.
- Transcribes grossing data into specimen case in LIS.
- Utilizes custom techniques, as described by laboratory management, to provide a high-quality product meeting the diagnostic needs of the reading dermatopathologists.
- Assures information fidelity throughout the entire laboratory process, correlating all paperwork with associated patient specimen(s).
- Organizes, labels, and files slides, blocks, and paperwork.
- Maintains and monitors equipment, including refrigeration and equipment maintenance logs. Cleaning of equipment as per OHSU Safety guidelines.
- Maintains laboratory inventory to ensure adequate stock of necessary supplies.
- Practices safe laboratory practices and precautions per laboratory manuals and safety and infection control guidelines.
- General cleaning of laboratory
- Communicates any issues to manager and coworkers in a timely and appropriate manner.
- May be asked to perform preparation of tissue sections including orienting specimen, mounting/embedding, cutting, and H&E staining of tissue specimens.
- May perform non-routine diagnostic tests, including 'special stains' and Immunohistochemical stains, as requested by dermatopathologist or referring physician.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
As a Research Associate, you will be part of collaborative project teams focusing on advancing early cancer detection. You will support CEDAR research by maintaining CEDAR laboratories and supplies and assisting in research activities. Research Associates are assigned to program projects as needed. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, adaptable and experienced in all aspects of the research laboratory. You will have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of laboratory research, and you must work independently in designing and implementing experiments for research projects, exhibiting exceptional organizational and communication skills, and training other team members (e.g., research assistants and students) as needed. The successful candidate will work closely with Jungsun Kim and other CEDAR members to support investigating the role of HBP1 transcription factor regulation in the pancreatic cancer model. In addition, the responsibilities will include leading a team on a full CEDAR project, instructing them on how to support biology experiments and assisting in experimental design.
Duties include but are not limited to:
CEDAR laboratory research:
- With occasional supervision participates in research. Applies molecular biology techniques, including chromatin precipitation, western blot, recombinant nucleic acids, human biopsy samples, and wild-type and recombinant viruses such as retroviruses, adenovirus and Sendai virus
- Conducts mammalian cell culture and animal experiments in lab; prepare and validate tissue culture media, and operate a variety of instruments and equipment, including flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy, and keep records of cell line stocks and laboratory reagents
- Ability to conduct with high quality all aspects of mammalian cell culture using established SOPs, including culture initiation, propagation, cell line validation, testing for pathogens, and cryopreservation of cells, including primary human cells
- Participate in some design of experiments or research studies and procedures
- Independently design and execute experiments, write-up or otherwise communicate SOPs and research results, innovate and problem-solve effectively, and train others
Laboratory Organization and Compliance
Lab Support
Additional duties as assigned by project leader or laboratory manager
As a Senior Research Assistant, you will be part of collaborative project teams focusing on advancing early cancer detection. You will support CEDAR research by maintaining CEDAR laboratories and supplies and assisting in research activities. Senior Research Assistants are assigned to program projects as needed. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, adaptable and experienced in all aspects of the research laboratory. You will have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of laboratory research, and you must work independently in designing and implementing experiments for research projects, exhibiting exceptional organizational and communication skills, and training other team members (e.g., research assistants and students) as needed. The successful candidate will work closely with Jungsun Kim and other CEDAR members to support investigating the role of HBP1 transcription factor regulation in the pancreatic cancer model. In addition, the responsibilities will include leading a team on a full CEDAR project, instructing them on how to support biology experiments and assisting in experimental design.
Duties include but not limited to:
Laboratory research:
- Applies molecular biology techniques, including chromatin precipitation, western blot, recombinant nucleic acids, human biopsy samples, and wild-type and recombinant viruses such as retroviruses, adenovirus and Sendai virus
- Conducts mammalian cell culture and animal experiments in lab; prepare and validate tissue culture media, and operate a variety of instruments and equipment, including flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy, and keep records of cell line stocks and laboratory reagents
- Ability to conduct with high quality all aspects of mammalian cell culture using established SOPs, including culture initiation, propagation, cell line validation, testing for pathogens, and cryopreservation of cells, including primary human cells
- Participate in some design of experiments or research studies and procedures
Laboratory Organization and Compliance
Additional duties as assigned by project leader or laboratory manager
Lab Support
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of routine and complex tests and analyses at a professional level and provides data used in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of human illnesses and diseases. Employees at this level are often required to use a high degree of technical judgment and decision making to ensure the most accurate and informative test results. The Medical Laboratory Scientist may provide technical interpretation of test results to physicians or other professional health care personnel.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Laboratory Testing: Collects specimens for testing and checks for proper labeling (this may include collecting appropriate specimen for testing from patients); accessions specimen and requisition slip; prepares specimen for analysis by diluting, filtering, staining, or centrifuging; prepares necessary equipment and organizes supplies and reagents; runs quality control samples with known values to determine if test system is within acceptable limits; performs chemistry, microbiology, immunology, serology, hematology, toxicology, molecular, microscopic and other tests using a variety of both standard and complicated laboratory instruments and equipment according to specified procedures; when necessary, performs calculations in order to achieve test results; enters test results into computer and reports results as appropriate; obtains computer printout of completed work to determine if all test values were entered correctly and all assigned work was completed; performs all quality control procedures and checks.
- Authority and Decision Making: assesses quality and appropriateness of specimens with regard to test requested; evaluates completed tests for accuracy and quality using specified quality control parameters; correlates results of several tests in order to determine appropriateness of results; determines clinical significance of test results and notifies provider immediately of abnormal test results or problems, according to written policies; interprets test results to physicians and others when requested; responds to inquiries concerning test results.
- Materials Preparation: weighs out chemicals and prepares reagents and other media in advance of time needed; reconstitutes materials used for quality control; performs quality control checks on all newly prepared reagents and media. 6823A 2 Updated 7/2018
- Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance: calibrates laboratory equipment on a regular basis; runs quality control checks on calibrated equipment by checking test results against known standards to determine accuracy of results; cleans and makes minor repairs to equipment such as lubricating fittings, cleaning electrodes, flushing out lines and tubing, and replacing worn-out tubing, fittings, batteries, and fuses; records all actions taken in a maintenance record book.
- Training: explains laboratory test procedures, principles, and theories to students, trainees, and staff; demonstrates instrument set-up, calibration, and maintenance; evaluates results of students’ practice tests. 5. Miscellaneous: attends continuing education seminars and reads related journals, periodicals, and magazines to keep up-to-date on the most current laboratory procedures and technology; may test and implement new procedures; may attend continuing education courses as required by some accrediting agencies.
This position is full-time. The purpose is to assist in the study of host brain cell / virus interactions using single-cell genomics.
Responsibilities include:
- Stereotactic injections in the rodent brain
- Brain imaging
- RNA sequencing library preparation.
- large-scale data analysis and the development of novel computational approaches.
- This position receives close supervision working with a postdoctoral researcher, performs standardized, routine procedures, and collects, abstracts, enters, analyzes data, and prepares work reports.
- Some innovation and problem solving required.
- Assists in the conduct of one or more phases of a research project.
- Performing in vivo experiments in mouse brain, Maintenance of mouse colony
- Assist in molecular biology experiments (including generating libraries for next-generation sequencing)
- Analysis of single-cell genomics data
- Data analysis, careful recordkeeping, compilation, analysis and reporting of data
- Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings
- Basic lab maintenance, and other duties as assigned
*** A new employee is eligible for a $2500 hiring bonus for this position***
Imaging:
- Provides quality images, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
- Performs quality diagnostic studies with accuracy and efficiency. Positions patients for MRI examinations with a high regard for their safety, care, and comfort.
- Prescreens patients and all related personnel in regards to MRI compatibility standards for safe entry into the static magnetic field. If there is any question regarding MRI compatibility, a Radiologist shall be consulted.
- Understand the differences in Implant Compatibility between field strengths. Understands MR physics with the ability to implement imaging parameters on a case by case basis. Understands normal anatomical cross-sectional images.
- Must be able to decide on the completeness and quality of the patient’s studies when working independently of a Radiologist.
- Prepares and instructs patients for 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.
- Demonstrates competent knowledge and skills in the use of all MRI scanners and peripheral equipment within the MRI Department.
- Continues to stay current in regards to new MRI technology, hardware and software upgrades.
- Knowledge of compatibility and safety of equipment used for patient care inside the scan suite. (O2, monitoring, wheelchairs, stretchers and IV stands).
Documentation:
- Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Verifies and initials orders in patient chart, Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy.
- Labels images completely 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, following radiologist protocol, utilizing correct scanner protocol, begin and complete exams with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS.
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.
- Responsible to adhere to all established JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, and report errors or unsafe conditions to supervisor and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Net).
- Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff.
- Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment. Reports injuries to supervisor.
- Starts I.V.’s on patients and injects contrast material. Proper use of sterile technique, supplies and proper labeling technique. Uses prescribed dosage of contrast.
- Screens patients and ancillary staff for appropriate and safe access to the MRI suite safety zone.
Effective use of resources:
- Assists in scheduling examinations.
- Utilize the VIP patient transportation system to arrange for patient delivery, and call for lift team if assistance is needed.
- Assists with moving or transporting patients if needed.
- Participates in clinical research studies.
- Participates in teaching appropriate technical and clinical skills to radiology residents and radiologic technologists students.
Keeps equipment and work areas neat and clean.
- Maintains adequate par levels of all supplies.
- Performs quality control on diagnostic equipment and maintains a logbook for entries as needed.
Professional Behavior:
- Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence.
- Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence.
- Demonstrates flexibility with workload with a positive and supportive attitude, and handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
- Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.
Be familiar with and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills Lab Support
- Partners with skills lab coordinator and the skills team.
- Prepares and facilitates skills lab sessions in MRISC.
- Recommends needed supply orders and partners with Administrative Assistant & skills lab coordinator for receiving of supplies needed.
- Provides day-of direct user support during clinical skills lab events.
- Develops understanding and familiarity with medical terminology, equipment, supplies, objectives, and procedures needed to facilitate clinical skills events.
- Locates and manages medical supplies needed to enhance delivery of clinical skills activities (e.g. pharmacy drugs, dressings).
- Collaborates with other program technicians with preparation and logistics for each standardized clinical skills training experience.
- Ensures sign in forms and evaluation tools are ready and data collection is up to date in events logs.
- Collaborates with OHSU Sim team to provide expertise.
Medical Equipment and Clinical Task Trainer Support
- Operates and Maintains Medical Equipment (i.e. life¿support systems, physiologic monitors, ultrasound machines, and IV pump systems) and clinical task trainers.
- Partners with faculty with troubleshooting medical technologies during skills events.
- Provides user orientation and support for Medical Equipment and Clinical Task
- Trainers including low/mid fidelity simpad run manikins.
- Maintains Medical Equipment and Clinical Task Trainers Inventory.
- Provides consultation on new purchases of Medical Equipment and Clinical Task Trainers and simulation tools.
- Collaborates with vendors to borrow additional manikins, task trainers, etc. to meet course objectives.
- Oversees equipment loan process for OHSU Simulation in partnership with the entire Sim Ops Specialist team.
- Collaborates with hospital departments to borrow additional equipment for simulation center activities including transportation and servicing as appropriate.
- Coordinates outgoing and processes incoming Medical Equipment and Clinical Task Trainer equipment loans for OHSU training events.
Audio Visual Equipment Support
- Operates Debrief Room and Classroom A/V technology such as the classroom projectors, speakers, and Crestron A/V switcher devices.
- Provides user orientation and support for the A/V technology.
- Level 1 Triage of Debrief Room and Classroom A/V technology
B-Line
- Develops familiarity with both A/V technology and recording software (B-Line Medical).
- Records skills events using resident A/V technology and B-Line Medical.
- Provides user orientation and support for B-Line Medical.
- Level 1 Triage of B-Line sessions and debriefing.
The END Technologist 2 prepares patients and conducts routine and advanced outpatient and inpatient END procedures; collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists medical staff with complex recordings.
Patient Preparation
- Tech documents a comprehensive patient history including neurological symptoms and medications.
- For EEG: this tech measures and accurately applies electrodes in less than 30mins and with appropriate impedance of <5kohms.
- The Tech 2 is able to use multiple electrode application techniques; observes, records, and attempts to eliminate artifact and body movements that can affect recording of cerebral activity, and prepares a technical report.
- Learns and applies basic EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, and contraindications for activation procedures.
- For NCV: this tech accurately applies electrodes and enters data into the computer to determine nerve conduction velocity.
- Assists, teaches and mentors- physicians, residents, fellows and new employees in NCV/EMG procedures. For the NCV Tech only- this class may also perform intermittent lead tech duties.
EEG, EP, NCV, AT Examinations
- This tech performs at least one modality and in accordance with the standards and protocols of the department.
- Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings.
- Observes and records conditions and reactions of patients during exam; notes extraneous conditions which may affect recording; operates equipment; notes body movements for benefit of interpretation by neurologist.
- For EEG the Tech 2 is able to perform more advanced ICU, EMU, WADA studies as well as routine inpatient and outpatient studies.
- For NCV the tech is able to perform more advanced studies such as blink reflexes and H-reflexes.
Equipment Maintenance
- Maintains clean testing equipment, maintains proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area, and reports equipment malfunctions in writing to the engineer.
Interpretation by physician; edits, types, archives and stores files in accordance to lab policy.
- The Tech 2 communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient to convey the purpose of the EEG/EP/NCV, and answer questions surrounding the test as well as with higher level personnel.
- Understands why and how to troubleshoot common EEG/EP/NCV/ artifacts and protocols with a conscious effort to maintain safety standards.
Customer Satisfaction
- Follows AIDET customer service philosophy.
- Understands AIDET and how to correct the most common customer service complaints.
- Follows Press Ganey scores and helps the department to achieve the highest level scores possible by working to become a leader in customer service.