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Hospital affiliates

The following hospitals are affiliated with PCC’s Radiography program. Included is a description of each hospital’s facilities and what each is looking for in a student intern.

Adventist Medical Center

10123 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216

  • Nonprofit full-service, 300 beds
  • Non-trauma ER, neurosurgery
  • 70,000 radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: medium-size, team atmosphere, good variety of exams
  • Ideal student: Interested, positive attitude, dependable, “people person”, good communication skills
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Lili Jurju at jurjul@ah.org or Eleasa Norris at norriser@ah.org

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

10180 SE Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015

  • HMO, full outpatient and inpatient services, 165 beds
  • Non-trauma ER and urgent care center, orthopedic clinic
  • 104,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Emphasis on quality and patient care, a large variety of exams
  • Ideal student: Motivated, initiative, positive attitude, attention to detail, good communication skills, and receptive to suggestions for improvement
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Patrick Collins at (503) 571-8338 or at patrick.x.collins@kp.org

Kaiser Westside

2875 NE Stucki Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

  • HMO, full outpatient and inpatient services, 122 beds
  • Emergency Care (Non-Trauma), Medical and surgical hospital care for adults , Labor and Delivery services,  Ortho and Podiatry Clinic: Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Joint replacement program, certified by The Joint Commission
  • 26,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths of this Clinic: Room to learn and grow, 1 on 1 mentorship, flexibility and adaptability to clinical goals, variety of exams and patients
  • Ideal student: Excellent organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Matt McLinden at matthew.mclinden@kp.org

Legacy Emanuel Hospital

2801 N. Gantenbein
Portland, OR 97227

  • Nonprofit, 550 beds
  • Trauma center, neonatal and adult Intensive Care, Burn Center, orthopedics, high-risk prenatal/OB, rehabilitation, and Children’s Hospital
  • 70,000 radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Variety of exams including acute injuries, computed radiography, and professional/respectful relationship with others
  • Ideal student: Able to work within a team or independently, copes with severe and disfiguring injuries, physically able to maintain a fast pace, adjusts to changing and stressful situations, remains calm and able to learn in a chaotic environment, confident and self-motivated
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Shandel Brent at sbrent@lhs.org

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital

1015 NW 22nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97210

  • Nonprofit, 225 beds
  • Non-trauma ER, renal transplants/dialysis, rehabilitation, geriatrics, heart and stroke services
  • 45,000 radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Broad spectrum of patients and exams, knowledgeable staff, lots of fluoros, surgery and renal exams
  • Ideal student: Hard-working, open-minded, inquisitive, and self-motivated individual who cares about others
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor Le Connell at jconnelljr@lhs.org

Legacy Meridian Park Hospital

19300 SW 65th
Tualatin, OR 97062

  • Nonprofit full service, 155 beds
  • Non-trauma ER, pulmonary rehabilitation, oncology, neurosurgery with a comprehensive stroke program
  • 35,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Busy ER and OR, computerized radiography, new equipment
  • Ideal student: Enjoys a smaller hospital atmosphere, “best and brightest”, initiative
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Kelsey Warden at kwarden@lhs.org or Day Shift Lead Technologist, Shelby McCaul at smccaul@lhs.org

Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital

3181 S.W. Sam Jackson PK Road
Portland, OR 97239

  • A nonprofit public corporation, full service, 400 beds
  • Level 1 trauma center, includes two hospitals, four schools, multiple specialty clinics, research and community service programs
  • 75,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Wide variety of exams, patients, conditions, equipment, and staff. Most technologists are PCC grads and able to better assist current students
  • Ideal student: Open-minded, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as with others, physically able to stand the entire day and assist incapacitated patients
  • Transportation and parking are a special concern
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Carlee Curtin at curtinc@ohsu.edu

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center

400 NE Mother Joseph Place
Vancouver, WA 98664

  • Nonprofit full service, 320 beds
  • Level 2 trauma ER, heart and vascular, rehabilitation, surgery, women’s health
  • 70,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: High volume of exams in all areas, great variety, staff support students, and program.
  • Ideal student: Academically strong, motivated, efficient and self-directed, good communication skills
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Heather Cassavoy at hcassavoy@peacehealth.org

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

10150 SE 32nd Ave.
Milwaukie, OR 97222

  • Nonprofit full service, 85 beds
  • Non-trauma ER, community hospital, ambulatory surgery
  • 29,000 radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: One student receives undivided attention and has the flexibility to rotate where “the action is”, exposed to all modalities, team atmosphere
  • Ideal student: Enjoys a smaller hospital atmosphere, independent, self-motivated, and a team player
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, Karisa Prew at karisa.prew@providence.org

Providence Portland Medical Center

4805 NE Glisan
Portland, OR 97213

  • Nonprofit full service, Catholic teaching hospital, 500 beds
  • High volume ER and OR, Chiles Research Center, oncology, transplants, mental health, cardiac and geriatric services
  • 54,000 general radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Acute patients, a great variety of exams, patients, and equipment
  • Ideal student: Energetic, independent, confident, able to think on their feet and handle pressure. Excellent for those interested in acute care and multiple challenges
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor Tammy Peterson at Tammy.Peterson@providence.org

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

9205 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225

  • A nonprofit full-service teaching hospital, 450 beds
  • Non-trauma ER, Open Heart Institute, neurosurgery, neonatal intensive care
  • 67,000 radiographic exams per year
  • Strengths: Wide range of experiences, both computed radiography and film, rotations in all areas
  • Ideal student: Motivated, enthusiastic about radiography, able to work with a range of personalities
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the co-Clinical Instructor, Greta Lee at greta.lee@providence.org or the co-Clinical Instructor, Ryson Shiozuki at Ryson.Shiozuki@providence.org

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

1500 Division Street
Oregon City, OR 97045

  • A nonprofit acute care hospital, 143 beds
  • Smaller size hospital with great one-on-one learning experiences
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Ideal student: One who can work independently or in a team, enjoys a smaller hospital atmosphere, dependable and motivated
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Lead Technologist and Interim Clinical Instructor, Lizette Guillen at lizette.guillen@providence.org

Hillsboro Medical Center

335 SE 8th Ave.
Hillsboro, OR 97213

  • Busy, medium-sized imaging department, good variety of exams
  • New equipment at the clinic
  • Ideal student: Dependable, motivated, and receptive to suggestions
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Clinical Instructor, Dee Cessna at deanndra.cessna@tuality.org

Portland VA Medical Center

3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97239

  • Acute care medical facility, specializes in geriatric exams, operated by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 425 beds
  • Busy, larger sized imaging department, good variety of exams
  • New, top-of-the-line equipment
  • Ideal student: Someone who is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, takes initiative, can easily get along with people
  • Job shadowing appointments are not available at this site