- Always promotes the mission of the Knight Cardiovascular Institute through our Professional Standards of timely Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, Integrity, and Problem-Solving. - Responsible for many aspects of clinical trial operations from site initiation visit to closeout and assuring appropriate conduct of protocols to meet FDA guidelines. This includes but is not limited to: - Works in collaboration with study coordinator to maintain and file regulatory and study documents of active trials to meet study requirements - Create a weekly task list of outstanding items for the coordinator to review and assign to ensure data entry to EDC is captured within obligatory time frames - Collection and transcription of all laboratory and imaging data with guidance from the coordinator as needed. - Data entry of visit data into central data repositories (eCRIS, internal subject trackers, etc.) - Addressing all imaging and laboratory queries in sponsor ERT - Maintaining laboratory reporting and signature requests from the PI - Responsible for elements of patient visits including but not limited to: - Work with coordinator in planning visit activities and scheduling participant appointments - Coordination of patient travel - Prepping any necessary documents prior to the visit - Responsible for communicating with patients regarding scheduled appointments - Work with coordinator in collaborating with ancillary departments to make sure all patients receive timely ECHO’s, Imaging, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight) or other study related tasks as needed. - Independently provide follow up for subjects who are no longer receiving treatment in the form of phone calls or clinic visits. - Work with monitoring groups to ensure all data is captured as per protocol

INSTRUMENT PROCESSING: Performs testing in all sections of OHSU Community Oncology Laboratory with accuracy, speed and efficiency using Sysmex XN 1000, Beckman Coulter AU 480, 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.

Specimen receipt and processing - Loads specimens onto automation line for processing. - Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers. - Accurately measures specimens, records volumes, and determines if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing. - Directs samples to technologists and testing areas either manually or using the automation lines, or stores samples for future testing. - Makes slides for staining. - Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received. - Determines acceptability of specimens received and calls ward or physician to clarify orders or advise of unacceptable samples. Performs data entry for samples received for testing - Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels. - Performs computer entry in Epic HIS system. - Handles and processes samples for many labs on and off campus. - Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers. - Is responsible to see that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner. Coordinates and prepares samples to be shipped to outside labs for patient care and drug study testing - Enters test requests into dedicated referral lab computer. - Fills out paperwork carefully and thoroughly to ensure accurate testing. - Packs infectious shipping samples per IATA standards. - Utilizes electronic systems provided by referral labs to transmit orders. Trains new employees   Performs client services duties - Tracks missing specimens and resolves discrepancies quickly and professionally - Answers multi-line telephone, and provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as frontline representative of the laboratory - Assists needs of callers in all aspects of laboratory operations - Transfers or refers calls or confers with other areas of lab or hospital as needed Performs whole blood sedimentation rates. Performs QC and instrument maintenance and documents results in Epic.   OTHER DUTIES: - Assists with miscellaneous tasks as requested, such as retrieving specimens, making phone calls, issuing credits, filing requisitions, etc. - Cleans laboratory equipment and workstations as needed. - Reports potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. - Completes competency exercises, annual review of policy & procedure manuals and safety review. - Attends and participates in training programs and staff meetings. - Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, to communicate and work effectively within a group. - 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. - Carries out job responsibilities ethically, professionally, and with personal integrity, and functions as part of the team exhibiting excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills.

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Sysmex XN 9000, ABL, Beckman AU700 and DxI instruments, ACL TOP 750 instrumentation, and Iris. 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 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 technical coordinator. - 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.

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Sysmex XN 9000, ABL, Beckman AU700 and DxI instruments, ACL TOP 750 instrumentation, and Iris. 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 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 technical coordinator. - 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.

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Sysmex XN 9000, ABL, Beckman AU700 and DxI instruments, ACL TOP 750 instrumentation, and Iris. 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 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 technical coordinator. - 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.

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Erytra, Iris, Sysmex XN 9000, ABL, Beckman Coulter DxC, DxI, Centaur, ACL Tops and additional 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 Beaker, WellSky and EPIC/Beaker 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. - 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. - Carries out 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.

Performs data entry and sample processing for samples received for testing - Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels - Performs computer entry in EPIC, and Beaker systems - Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers ­ Ensures that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner - Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers - Directs samples to technologists and testing areas. Laboratory Testing Duties - Performs urine dipsticks and centrifuges urines for microscopy. - Performs kit testing for example; strep A, urine hCG, Rapid HIV, C-Diff, Occult Blood, FFN. - Performs testing with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using the IRIS instrument, Blood Gas, Cephied, Biofire, ACL Top, CS Stratus, Virtuo instrumentation. - Follows written procedures and policies. - Other laboratory duties as needed Answers multi-line telephone and performs client services duties - Provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as frontline representative of the laboratory - Assists needs of callers in all aspects of laboratory operations - Transfers or refers calls or confers with other areas of lab or hospital as needed - Follows up on all client questions and problems within the same working day - Records phone calls and resolution of problems according to lab procedures - Performs other client services duties such as: phoning results, generating and faxing reports, reporting results for interpretive tests, mailing reports, etc. - Does whatever is necessary to meet needs of customers Miscellaneous duties - Prioritizes work according to established procedures - Maintains inventory of supplies, orders, picks up, and stores supplies according to established procedures - Trains new employees, students, and other personnel in job duties - Attends staff meetings, provides input, and fully participates in planning and feedback in work group - Follows all safety procedures when carrying out duties - Performs duties as assigned by supervisor for special studies and projects - 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.

- Responsibility for outpatient and inpatient Gynecologic Oncology services, to include faculty staffing assignments and the development of a faculty-based Gynecologic Oncology practice. - Staffing outreach clinics at local and regional sites. - Support for a Gynecologic Oncology center of excellence in collaboration with the Cancer Center, the chemotherapy unit as well as community physicians. - Responsibility for development with other members of the Division of the gynecologic oncology component of the preclinical, clinical, postgraduate (CME and resident) and allied health educational programs. - Fostering of research activities with other faculty members in the division. - Support in assuming a sound Gynecologic Oncology division budget with the Division chief, participation in departmental management and acceptance of institutional committee assignments as appropriate.

- Outpatient Clinic: Greet and check-in new patients to the practice providing a high level of customer service in preparation for the visit. This position will also check in / out established patients, make return appointments, answer incoming calls, provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, and insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff) that meet or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. Obtain prior medical records and studies when appropriate. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases or into the medical record when necessary. Answer all basic appointment questions. Determine and collect co-payments/cash handling. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Provides high level of support to providers and patients. - Answer incoming phone calls, verify account information including, but not limited to, demographics, insurance, and Primary Care Provider. Will schedule appointments including but not limited to new patient, ancillaries, procedure services, and follow-up appointments. Maintains current information on all managed care insurance plans and is up-to date with all insurance plan changes, utilizing information to efficiently and effectively obtain authorizations as appropriate. Solid understanding of  ICD10/CPT coding requirements and issues. Responsible for keeping the schedule flowing smoothly and on time. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns. Creates telephone and routes telephone encounters with accurate information for medical staff from patients or patient’s representative. Manages providers schedule and completes administrative work for team providers - Enrollment & Eligibility. Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures, and laboratory studies.  - Performs other administrative duties and/or projects as requested by providers, managers, and supervisors.

Specimen receipt and processing - Loads specimens onto automation line for processing. - Centrifuges samples and transfers to appropriately labeled containers. - Accurately measures specimens, records volumes, and determines if sample quality and quantity is sufficient for testing. - Directs samples to technologists and testing areas either manually or using the automation lines, or stores samples for future testing. - Makes slides for staining. - Notifies technologists or appropriate lab when priority work is received. - Determines acceptability of specimens received and calls ward or physician to clarify orders or advise of unacceptable samples. Performs data entry for samples received for testing - Checks accuracy of specimens, requisitions, labels. - Performs computer entry in Epic HIS system. - Handles and processes samples for many labs on and off campus. - Accurately labels samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers. - Is responsible to see that all samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner. Coordinates and prepares samples to be shipped to outside labs for patient care and drug study testing - Enters test requests into dedicated referral lab computer. - Fills out paperwork carefully and thoroughly to ensure accurate testing. - Packs infectious shipping samples per IATA standards. - Utilizes electronic systems provided by referral labs to transmit orders. Trains new employees   Performs client services duties - Tracks missing specimens and resolves discrepancies quickly and professionally - Answers multi-line telephone, and provides a pleasant and professional telephone manner as frontline representative of the laboratory - Assists needs of callers in all aspects of laboratory operations - Transfers or refers calls or confers with other areas of lab or hospital as needed Performs whole blood sedimentation rates. Performs QC and instrument maintenance and documents results in Epic.   OTHER DUTIES: - Assists with miscellaneous tasks as requested, such as retrieving specimens, making phone calls, issuing credits, filing requisitions, etc. - Cleans laboratory equipment and workstations as needed. - Reports potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. - Completes competency exercises, annual review of policy & procedure manuals and safety review. - Attends and participates in training programs and staff meetings. - Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, to communicate and work effectively within a group. - 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. - Carries out job responsibilities ethically, professionally, and with personal integrity, and functions as part of the team exhibiting excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills.

Hiring Bonus up to $12,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify to qualify.     Earn what you are worth without traveling! Float Differential ($9/hr after training) plus Night Differential.   $49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience   With your acute care clinical expertise as a base (1 year of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation), we will teach you everything you need to know to float between various clinical specialty areas. Come be a part of our world-class healthcare team at OHSU!     You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon’s only public academic health center.   You will be part of our professional culture of safety, collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning and teamwork. As an OHSU RN, your care delivery will be consistent with: - The Oregon Nurse Practice Act - The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice - The ANA Code of Ethics - The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™   Benefits   OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.     - Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees - Access to retirement plans - Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off - 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees) - Eight paid holidays a year - Commuter subsidies - Tuition reimbursement - Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits - Discounts just for OHSU members  

Process Improvement and Control - Responsible for overseeing and improving departmental inventory control processes to ensure that ultimately, each is operating efficiently and effectively. Work closely with Logistics Warehouse/Distribution Manager, Value Analysis Manager, OR Business Manager, Sterile Processing Manager, HFS Leadership, Perioperative Services Director, Logistics Surgery Supervisor to develop and implement processes, standards, and improvement initiatives which will ensure that the OR/MSPU Inventory is following best practices in inventory management and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Manage and coordinate distributor relations and programs as needed. Inventory Management - Continually monitor stocking levels on items, demand forecasting,, inventory value, stock-outs, fill rates, inventory turns, and lines received to ensure that the OR/MSPU Inventory has the right product at appropriate quantities to satisfy our customer’s needs while eliminating redundant items or inflated quantities. Also ensures that new products being introduced to the OR/MSPU are on hand and available from the distributor/supplier prior to implimenting the change. Ensures robust backorderand management and works together with Logistics on Sub approval process. Works in collboration with Logisitcs on recalled items. Ensures that recalls are completed in timely manner. Manager is accountable for Pyxis supply cabinet functionality and accuracy of the inventory at procedureal areas (MSPU). Manger has overall accountability for Implant tracking process. Manager is accountable for yearly Phsysical inventory preperations and success as well as ‘mini’ inventory ( consistent cycle counts ) schedules and outcomes. Personnel Management - Responsible for ensuring the each area has the appropriate level of trained personnel to meet or exceed customer service expectations. Responsible for hiring, firing, and training of departmental personnel. Must effectivly communicate expectations with departmental staff through individual performance evaluations, counceling, and staff meetings. Assist staff with individual development plans by utilizing the GROW conversation process.. Develops staff knowledge base with regards to inventory best practices, supply chain management, and acts as an inventory management resource/mentor to staff members.Manager will support assistant manager on all issues related to staff and improving their work/life balance and growth. Financial & Accounting Management - Prepare/approve Oracle requisitions for replenishment, as well as maintaining a close relationship with the Surgery Buyer, supply distributors, customers, and Value Analysis Committee. Must be able to meet or exceed fiscal goals on a monthly basis and is accountable for justifying any variance to senior management. Continually monitor/review inventory accounting flow to ensure all transactions are being posted to the proper accounts. Maintain inventory accounts/average costs. Responsible for reporting on savings and continually tracking key performance indicators. Planning - Engages the team in and sets the strategic direction within the functional departments within his/her responsibility. Works closely with the Director of Logistics and other Logistics Leadership to define, develop, and pursue, long range goals of Logistics and Perioperative Services as a whole. Other - Projects as assigned to support Perioperative Services goals

- Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency, using Erytra, Iris, Sysmex XN 9000, ABL, Beckman Coulter DxC, DxI, Centaur, ACL Tops and additional 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 Beaker, WellSky and EPIC/Beaker 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. - 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. - Carries out 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.

- Always promotes the mission of the Knight Cardiovascular Institute through our Professional Standards of timely Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, Integrity, and Problem-Solving. - Responsible for many aspects of clinical trial operations from site initiation visit to closeout and assuring appropriate conduct of protocols to meet FDA guidelines. This includes but is not limited to: - Collaborating with the clinical trial administrator, program manager, senior research coordinator regarding regulatory requirements of the study and creation of necessary sponsor, KCVI, OHSU and internal clinical trial documents and tools that facilitate study efficiency and team communication. - Coordinating with the assistants in the collection and transcription of all source data with guidance as needed. - Reviewing a weekly task list of outstanding items prepared by the assistant coordinator to ensure data entry to EDC is captured within obligatory time frames - Collaborate with study team to identify and develop new study-specific processes; ensuring everything is in place for first subject - Responsible for direct sponsor correspondence in regards to enrollment numbers and general study maintenance issues - Data entry of visit data into central data repositories (eCRIS, internal subject trackers, etc.) - Addressing all imaging and laboratory queries in sponsor ERT - Maintaining laboratory reporting and signature requests from the PI - Timely and complete adverse event reporting - Responsible for elements of patient visits including but not limited to: - Independently schedule and facilitate subject assessments. - Independently performs subject pre-screening and screening. - Responsible for working with the clinical research assistants to schedule visits. - Communicating assessments and appointments with study subjects utilizing the electronic medical record system to document all communications and instructions regarding research visits - Active involvement in obtaining and documenting informed consent - Independent direct research subject contact to obtain or verify information while working with PI to triage clinical information and patient questions. - Direct Collaboration with ancillary departments to ensure research subjects receive timely blood draws (PKs), ECGs, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight), ECHO, imaging, or other study related tasks as needed. Delegation to research assistant as deemed necessary. - Provide follow up for subjects who are no longer receiving treatment in the form of phone calls or clinic visits. - Ensure all documentation post-visit is entered into EPIC and EDC - Independently write Clear, concise, and professional documentation into EPIC for source document creation - Responsible for direct sponsor correspondence regarding patient safety, responding to queries, reporting adverse events, conduction of visits, etc. - Assist with coordination of patient travel - Assist with prepping any necessary documents prior to the visit - Responsible for communicating with patients regarding scheduled appointments - Assist with processing and shipping lab specimens - Assist with retrieval of study drug for visits - Independently work with monitoring groups to ensure all data is captured as per protocol

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

Become a member of a vibrant research team under the joint-direct supervision of Principal Investigators Drs. Melissa Wong, a stem cell biologist and cancer researcher in the OHSU Department of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology and Summer Gibbs, a chemical biologist and cancer researcher in the OHSU Department of Biomedical Engineering. Participate in ongoing efforts to understand tumor behavior and phenotypes at the molecular and cellular level. Participate in a collaborative research project between the two investigators that span a number of organ sites but focuses on a novel population of circulating cells. We will work with murine cancer models, human clinical samples and collaborate with a host of specialized laboratories within the auspices of the Knight Cancer Institute and OHSU Basic Sciences.   Performance Results - Is action-oriented, makes sound decisions, and is accountable for results - Has functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment - Seeks feedback from others and is receptive to talking about shortcomings Personal Effectiveness - Is direct and truthful - Accepts constructive direction and acts to implement requests - Adapts quickly to changes in work assignments and workflow - Seeks new information and adapts behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions Inclusion, Collaboration and Teamwork - Acts as a team player and is cooperative - Gains trust and support of peers - Fosters open dialogue

This position will be working in the chronic pain research lab with Drs. Travis Lovejoy and Ben Morasco. The focus of our work is on improving the safety and effectiveness of treatments for chronic pain, with particular focus on treating under-served individuals.   The purpose of this Research Assistant position is primarily to assist in the execution of a multi-site clinical trial, which is examining the effectiveness of a multi-faceted intervention to treat chronic pain among patients who live in rural areas.   The primary responsibilities will be to recruit participants, complete research assessments, data entry, and tracking participants over time. Assessments will include evaluation of pain-related factors and mental health symptoms. The research assistant will assist with IRB-related tasks, complete data entry, prepare databases for statistical analyses, coordinate participant follow-up, and other general duties in support of the goals of the study. Essential qualifications include multi-tasking, dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a timely manner. Skilled at oral, email, and written communication. For those with relevant background, there may also be opportunities to conduct qualitative interviews with study participants.   Consideration requires a complete application, which consists of a cover letter tailored to this position, and a resume/CV.

Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital. - Performs 12 lead electrocardiograms. - Performs holter and event monitor application and removal. - Analyzes holter monitor data for abnormalities and completes report for physician interpretation. - Participates in routine stress testing including, but not limited to, exercise stress testing, pharmacological stress testing, nuclear stress testing, and stress echocardiograms. - Completes billing entry for electrocardiograms, holter/event monitors, and stress testing. - Utilizes MUSE to verify patient data and prepare electrocardiograms for interpretation. - Ensures MUSE files are processed daily. - Prepares patients for procedures. - Monitors patients (including electrocardiograph and vital signs) and their response. - Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area. - Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures. - Protects patient privacy/maintains confidentiality. - Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations. - Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist. - Documents according to established policies and procedures. - Provides teaching to patient and family as necessary. - Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment. - Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly. - Demonstrates fiscally responsible resource utilization and promotes cost containment. - Follows research protocols. - Performs patient care in a timely manner. - Productively utilizes unassigned time. Prioritizes and coordinates patient care and/or services with team members. - Participates in the assessment and development of department and hospital related projects. - Participates in orientation of new employees; - Serves as a resource for staff members, students, residents, and fellows; - Serves on hospital and department committees as needed; - Develops and revises departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and forms as needed; - Plans, prepares, and presents training for departmental employees.

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