Greater Oregon HERC

Department Overview

Occupational Health is a section of Human Resources Division dedicated to the promotion and protection of the health, safety, and well-being of OHSU employees, visitors, and volunteers. The department provides services and programs to address and prevent workplace hazards, as well as, providing resources to promote total worker health. The Hospital Aide is a vital member of the team assisting in operational needs and services throughout the department.

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the COVID-19 test site operations: patient check-in, registration, collection and labeling of samples (COVID-19 NP swab or saliva specimen collection), submission of test specimens to processing lab, monitoring and communicating results where necessary
• Assist in compliance clinic services such as respirator fit testing and other duties as trained
• Responds to emails, phone calls, and in person queries from employees
• Assists in clinic operations such as ordering and organizing supplies, restocking and preparing work stations
• Ensures work area is clean and sanitary
• Assist in training new aides
• Adheres to infection prevention measures
• May assist in other clinical testing as assigned by the clinical staff

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current BLS certification
• Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English
• Must be able to effectively utilize oral and written communication with staff, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to learn and use electronic record systems and devices
• Ability to operate within standard operating procedures of the clinic
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Additional Details

Benefits:

• Two raises per year - One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All are welcome