A Research Assistant 2 position is available to conduct innovative research on the immunology and virology of HIV infection in Dr. Okoye’s Laboratory at the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) using the non-human primate (NHP) model. This position will assist on projects focused on better understanding the pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS, developing HIV vaccines and novel HIV cure therapies.    Under the general supervision of senior staff, the technical staff of this group carries out the daily needs of ongoing experiments, including:    - Experimental tasks associated with processing of rhesus macaque samples for immunological and virological assays. These include cell isolation from blood and other tissues, cell culture, in vitro virus infection, etc.  - Experimental tasks associated with flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry, including: antibody staining, flow cytometry and data acquisition.  - Data analysis, careful record-keeping, compilation, analysis and reporting of data.  - Additional responsibilities contributing to the maintenance of lab operations, as assigned.    Representative publications include:  -  “CD8+ T cells fail to limit SIV reactivation following ART withdrawal until after viral amplification.”   - J Clin Invest. 2021 Apr 15;131(8):141677. doi: 10.1172/JCI141677.  - “Early antiretroviral therapy limits SIV reservoir establishment to delay or prevent post-treatment viral rebound”   - Nat Med 2018 Sep;24(9):1430-1440. doi: 10.1038/s41591-018-0130-  - “B cell follicle sanctuary permits persistent productive simian immunodeficiency virus infection in elite controllers”   - Nat Med . 2015 Feb;21(2):132-9. doi: 10.1038/nm.3781. 

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Sysmex XN, ABL, Vista 1500, Centaur,  Iris, and Stago instrumentation. Follows written procedures and policies. - Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of specimens and results. Repeats analysis as necessary to insure accuracy. Reports test results via computer and telephone. - Performs all computer functions using EPIC LIS and HIS software. - Answers telephone requests for laboratory information. - Calibrates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and procedures.  - Trains new employees, students and residents. - Performs and evaluates quality control data to determine functionality of instruments and procedures. Reviews questionable data with technologist. OTHER DUTIES: - 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. - Completes competency training, annual review of policy and procedure manuals, and safety review.  Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions. - Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics and understands and complies with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, and other applicable procedures, rules and regulations. - Communicates and works effectively as part of a team, and interacts with a variety of clients including doctors, nurses, laboratory staff and patients, maintaining a customer service focus at all times. - Performs job responsibilities ethically, professionally, and with personal integrity, and functions as part of the team exhibiting excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. - Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.  

INSTRUMENT PROCESSING: Performs testing in all sections of OHSU Community Oncology Laboratory with accuracy, speed and efficiency using Sysmex XT 4000, Sysmex 1000, Beckman Coulter AU480, Beckman Coulter Access, Abbott Piccolo Express, Microscope. Follows all written procedures, policies and guidelines.   SAMPLE PREPARATION: Prepares patient samples for testing. Determines acceptability of specimens and results.  Repeats specimen testing as necessary to insure accuracy. Reports results via computer and phone.   RESULT VALIDATION: Ensures all patient data, both internal and send out testing, is received and documented in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Recognizes Critical Value results and immediately responds by notifying the appropriate provider.   INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE: Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on analytic analyzers. Uses problem solving skills to troubleshoot when indicated by patient or quality control results.   COMPUTER SKILLS: Performs required work using computer programs: EPIC, Word, Excel, Portal, E-chart and basic navigation of Community Hematology Oncology computer files.   QUALITY CONTROL: Performs all quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks. This includes, but is not limited to: daily analyzer controls, instrument function checks, Proficiency Testing, documentation of QA issues involving both patients and/or instrument problems. Reports all QC and/or QA problems to the Laboratory Manager in a timely manner.   INVENTORY / SUPPLIES: Maintains adequate laboratory supplies by performing regular stock inventories and processing supply orders as needed. Maintains a clean environment within the laboratory.   OTHER RESPONSIBILITES: - Completes competency training and annual review of policies and procedure manuals in a timely manner.  Complies with Safety policies/processes and HIPAA regulations. - Attends and participates in staff meetings, site meetings, and training sessions.  Maintains and documents personal continuing education.  Keeps abreast of work unit issues and activities. - Assists with miscellaneous technical administrative functions to support daily laboratory activities.  When delegated, performs training of new employees and mentors less experienced employees. - Observes and reports changes in patient’s condition.  - Multitasks effectively, accesses appropriate staff resources when needed.  Willingly cross trains and/or participates in projects.  - Carries out job responsibilities ethically, professionally and with personal integrity; functions as a part of the team by exhibiting excellent communications, teamwork and customer service skills. - Demonstrates positive, respectful and honest verbal, written and listening skills in all interactions.  Willingly gives and accepts honest, constructive criticism, and communicates effectively with all our customers (patients, coworkers, providers, and caregivers, etc.). - Understands and complies with Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies/procedures and other applicable procedures, rules and regulations. - Follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of personal safety, patient safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan. - Other job duties as assigned.

- Plan, perform and run independent experiments and help supervise other projects running in the laboratory.  Run the lab’s operation in the absence of the PI, a minimum of one day per week when PI is in clinic, and as needed. Maintain the lab’s frozen cell lines and supervise all tissue culture in the lab. Maintain, organize, and distribute all the lab’s plasmids and constructs for all of the ongoing projects in the lab. Maintain the data of other users in the lab and ensure all data is backed up. Will be in charge of the lab servers/programs for data analysis.  Participate in the establishment and oversight of standardized protocols for training, equipment use and procedures, data collection and analysis methods. Manage and use computer software to input, manage and distribute data for future analysis. Maintain detailed lab records. - Maintain laboratory compliance documentation for human, animal, biological and radiological work.   Be familiar with lab safety infrastructure and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Interact with biosafety, chemical safety, and safety officers on behalf of the Principal Investigator. - Generate data and research analysis for investigator's use in preparation of technical reports and publications. Assist the PI with manuscript preparation and grant applications. Present, or assist in the presentation of, research projects at retreats, seminars, conferences and other OHSU or public venues. - Providing training to users on lab practices and protocols, including sample preparation and instrumentation use. - Maintain an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook of all experiments performed. Participate in lab meeting. - Training of lab personnel and supervision of Research Assistants, students and other lab members. - Perform routine lab operations, including but not limited to the purchase of laboratory supplies, monitoring supplies and maintaining all laboratory equipment. - This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will be required to assume additional duties as assigned.

- Designing research project; performing laboratory research; collecting and analyzing data; organizing data for presentation; writing manuscript - Preparing grant applications and submitting postdoctoral fellowships - Contributing to other projects in the lab and training junior lab members Salary for this position will align with the NIH Scale.

- Work on research experiments relating to the Cell Fusion/cyclic immuno-staining project as assigned by Drs. Melissa Wong and Summer Gibbs. These studies will include a variety of technical approaches including: cell culture, cell imaging, immunohistochemical, tissue scanning and evaluation, antibody validation, computational analyses. - Sample collection and processing. Interaction with clinical staff to facilitate identification and collection of samples. Possible consenting of patients onto IRB approved protocol. - Perform data analyses and entry and maintain data files on research projects utilizing various platforms (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, RedCap, caTissue, ClinPortal, and others). - Immunohistochemical analyses, cell culture. - General Lab maintenance, including preparation of buffers and stocks, cleaning and organizing dishware, and racking and autoclaving tips/tubes. - Attendance at all laboratory research and division/department meetings.

- Work on research experiments relating to the Cell Fusion/cyclic immuno-staining project as assigned by Drs. Melissa Wong and Summer Gibbs. These studies will include a variety of technical approaches including: cell culture, cell imaging, immunohistochemical, tissue scanning and evaluation, antibody validation, computational analyses. - Sample collection and processing. Interaction with clinical staff to facilitate identification and collection of samples. Possible consenting of patients onto IRB approved protocol. - Perform data analyses and entry and maintain data files on research projects utilizing various platforms (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, RedCap, caTissue, ClinPortal, and others). - Immunohistochemical analyses, cell culture. - General Lab maintenance, including preparation of buffers and stocks, cleaning and organizing dishware, and racking and autoclaving tips/tubes. - Attendance at all laboratory research and division/department meetings.

- Work on research experiments relating to the Cell Fusion project or Stem Cell investigations as assigned by Dr. Melissa Wong. These studies will include a variety of technical approaches including: cell culture, live-cell imaging, FACS and characterization of cell phenotypes, as well as murine intestinal stem cell analyses in tissue or cell culture. - Sample collection and processing. Interaction with clinical staff to facilitate identification and collection of samples. Possible consenting of patients onto IRB approved protocol. - Perform data analyses and entry and maintain data files on research projects utilizing various platforms (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, RedCap, caTissue, ClinPortal, and others). - Mouse husbandry and experimentation. - Immunohistochemical analyses, cell culture. - General Lab maintenance, including preparation of buffers and stocks, cleaning and organizing dishware, and racking and autoclaving tips/tubes. - Attendance at all laboratory research and division/department meetings. The schedule will be full time, including evenings and weekends as needed for experiments. Exposure as part of this position may include toxic chemicals and drugs, human tissues and fluids, and small animal work (mice) including tissue preparation, depending on the experiments performed.

- perform bench top cell biology (tissue culture, run gels, do westerns) - perform breeding and maintenance of mouse colonies - perform histological staining of tissues and in situ hybridization - participate in lab meetings, and contribute to publications

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. This position will work at OHSU locations and at our partner site Adventist Health Portland.   The duties of this position include: The Physician/surgeon is expected to actively participate in the education, research, patient care and administrative programs of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, with an emphasis on foot and ankle surgery and general orthopaedics. The position actively participates in all aspects of the clinical care of patients as outlined by the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.   As a member of the Department of Orthopaedics responsibilities and duties are outlined as follows:    - The Department Chair and clinical director will work with you to develop your clinical and operative schedule. Your duties will include inpatient, outpatient and surgical service activities for general orthopedic surgical services at Adventist Health Portland, with a specialty focus in your area of interest as agreed with the Department Chair. Call: This position will be expected to take call, as assigned, with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays. - Education. Since OHSU is a teaching facility, teaching medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year is required. Teaching assignments will be given from the Director of Education. - Research. There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. - Administration. Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on Department needs and areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in Departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

The duties of this position include:   - Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): - Assessing and managing patients - Collaborate with other members of the team to communicate with and transition care back to the patient’s PCP and DC patients in a timely manner. - Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of known or suspected injuries or illnesses. - Interpreting results of diagnostic laboratory procedures. - Prescribing therapy based on clinical, radiologic, and laboratory indications. - Dictating and/or documenting patient care in a clear and concise manner. - Communicating with the Emergency Medicine attending regarding patient variations from the care plan or deterioration in patient condition - Providing patient and family teaching regarding their disease process, follow up care, appropriate use of prescribed medication, and assessing the need for consultations and referrals.  - Assessment and treatment of low acuity patients and initiating work-ups on more complex patients staffed with and attending physician in the Acute Emergency Area.   - Administrative Activities: - Assistance in decreasing cost through the development and use of protocols and practice guidelines.   - Other Activities: - Participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities - Enhancement of cost effectiveness and quality of care - Increase patient satisfaction indicated by an improvement in satisfaction scores

This level 3 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for the coding of Inpatient services. The Inpatient Coder position requires certification and active credential status with AHIMA and advanced coding experience in the highly specialized areas of Inpatient coding. - Inpatient Coding Services:  This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning the correct ICD 10 CM and ICD 10 PCS coding to Inpatient records. - Utilizes Epic and 3M 360 systems - Effectively communicates via email. - Collaborates with Coding Leads, Clinical Documentation Specialists and Billing Dept to ensure correct coding and DRG assignment resulting in accurate Case Mix Index calculations and reimbursement. - Ensures that the documentation is in compliance with ICD 10 and CMS coding guidelines. - Advises coding partners and team members in coding assignments. - Requires maintaining an hourly productivity standard and quality standards as set by Enterprise Coding and based on Industry Standards. - Requires attendance of Enterprise Coding and Clinical Department meetings via conference call and WebEx. - Coding work queue assignment will vary based on business needs or management assignment.

Up to $12,000 Hiring Bonus. Up to $8000 in Relocation also Available. Night Differential Pay! Free parking at night!     OHSU cares for acutely and critically ill patients in our Operating Room. We provide the latest evidence-based care and have a reputation for effective teamwork. Operating Room nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team. Operating Room nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.   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.   This position is exempt from on-call requirement.

Emergency Medicine The duties of this position include: Assisting with staffing the Emergency Department (including the ED observation unit and Pediatric Emergency Services / Minor Care Clinic) as assigned by the Chair; functioning as an (Emergency Medicine) observation unit attending; participation in education of medical and paramedic students, house staff and nurses; participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities; and provision of on-line medical consultation.   Critical Care Medicine The duties of this position include: - Clinical: Provision of inpatient or outpatient clinical duties in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, as assigned by the Division Chief. - Administrative, Educational, and Academic: Specific administrative responsibilities may be assigned by Section Chief or Chair as needed. Educational responsibilities include meeting the general expectation related to the Fellowship and Resident rotations when on call, presenting at and otherwise participating in division grand rounds and other conferences. May be assigned to a PCCM fellow as a mentor. Will participate in fellowship recruitment. Further administrative and educational responsibilities will be developed in conjunction with the division chief.

- Allow students to learn technique for performing the urogenital exam, including external and internal inspection and palpation. Urological exam procedures to include palpation for lymph nodes, hernias, and examination of the scrotum, testicles, penis, and rectum (prostate), and breast / chest. MUTAs will guide the student through the learning process while each learner performs the urologic exam on the MUTA’s body. - Provide learners feedback on proper integrated technique for sensitive interactive communication and relaxation before, during, and after the physical examination. - Provide support and feedback to learners, to maximize the learning experience and build learner confidence. - Deliver feedback to learners in a constructive fashion. - Participate in small group demonstrations of the exam, as required. - Maintain standardized instructional curriculum and teaching format. - Assist in the training and development of other MUTAs, as needed. - Note: Teaching may be performed with individual learners or small groups of learners. Instructional formats may include independent teaching or partnered teaching with a clinical preceptor or other MUTA.

- Allow students to learn proper technique for performing the breast / chest exam, including inspection and palpation. GTA’s will guide the student through the learning process while each learner performs the breast / chest exam on the GTA’s body. - Allow students to learn proper technique for performing the pelvic exam, including external and internal inspection and palpation. Gynecological exam procedures to include palpation for lymph nodes, vaginal speculum exam, bi-manual exam, recto-vaginal exam. GTAs will guide the student through the learning process while each learner performs the pelvic exam on the GTA body. - Provide learners feedback on proper integrated technique for sensitive interactive communication and relaxation before, during, and after the physical examination. - Provide support and feedback to learners, to maximize the learning experience and build learner confidence. - Deliver feedback to learners in a constructive fashion. - Participate in small group demonstrations of the exam, as required. - Maintain standardized instructional curriculum and teaching format. - Assist in the training and development of other GTAs, as needed. - Note: Teaching may be performed with individual learners or small groups of learners (no more than 5). Instructional formats may include independent teaching or partnered teaching with a clinical preceptor or other GTA.

- Receives training in leading the Center M sessions. - Leads approximately one (1) prenatal group session per month using the Center M model. This involves 4 hours (1 hour per week) of online Webex or Zoom mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy education and practice with a group of generally 2-5 (and no more than 8) pregnant people who are participating in the research study in order to guide the participants in developing skills in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. - Refers patients to outside resources for assistance as needed. - Maintains written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and timely statistics on assigned cases. - Reports findings to PI in support of research objectives. Provide additional support to grant activities as requested.

- Receives training in leading the Center M sessions. - Leads approximately one (1) prenatal group session per month using the Center M model. This involves 4 hours (1 hour per week) of online Webex or Zoom mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy education and practice with a group of generally 2-5 (and no more than 8) pregnant people who are participating in the research study in order to guide the participants in developing skills in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. - Refers patients to outside resources for assistance as needed. - Maintains written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and timely statistics on assigned cases. - Reports findings to PI in support of research objectives. Provide additional support to grant activities as requested.

- Receives training in leading the Center M sessions. - Leads approximately one (1) prenatal group session per month using the Center M model. This involves 4 hours (1 hour per week) of online Webex or Zoom mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy education and practice with a group of generally 2-5 (and no more than 8) pregnant people who are participating in the research study in order to guide the participants in developing skills in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. - Refers patients to outside resources for assistance as needed. - Maintains written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and timely statistics on assigned cases. - Reports findings to PI in support of research objectives. Provide additional support to grant activities as requested.

- Receives training in leading the Center M sessions. - Leads approximately one (1) prenatal group session per month using the Center M model. This involves 4 hours (1 hour per week) of online Webex or Zoom mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy education and practice with a group of generally 2-5 (and no more than 8) pregnant people who are participating in the research study in order to guide the participants in developing skills in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. - Refers patients to outside resources for assistance as needed. - Maintains written record of all social work involvement with patient; prepares accurate and timely statistics on assigned cases. - Reports findings to PI in support of research objectives. Provide additional support to grant activities as requested.