Oregon Health & Science University·Portland, Oregon
The specialist manages the stereotactic navigation program by preparing preoperative imaging and transferring datasets to workstations. They assist surgeons with intra-operative registration to ensure accurate surgical navigation and maintain all related equipment.
Department Overview The Stereotactic Navigation Specialist will assist with all aspects of the stereotactic navigation program for South O.R. and DCH OR.
The tech will: carry out patient preparation for the necessary preoperative imaging; communicate any changing patient circumstances; transfer and prepare the imaging datasets on the various stereotactic workstations; and assist resident surgeons in registering the datasets intra-operatively to assure accurate surgical navigation.
This will often include supervising and assisting with multiple simultaneous stereotactic surgeries.
The stereotactic specialist will keep instruments and equipment in working order.
The stereotactic specialist will work directly with the stereotactic lead for all assignments Function/Duties of Position Room Set up and Testing of all Stealth Equipment Making sure equipment is maintained Pre-op imaging of patients Supervise / assist resident surgeons and specially trained nurses in registering the image datasets intra-operatively to assure accurate surgical navigation.
Required Qualifications Three years of experience in a surgical technician role, or medical technology role which includes one year experience in surgical cases that support stereotactic navigation (e.g. neurosurgery service specialty).
An Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a health or science related field. Additional Details Work schedule will need to align with department needs and will required to be flexibile to changing department needs. Evening hours will be required with additional potential for weekend hours. Call required. Requires working in various hospital settings, including the OR environment. May require standing for several consequtive hours and assisting in patient position and equipment set-up in the Operating Room suite. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accomodation. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Requires three years of experience as a surgical or medical technician, including at least one year supporting stereotactic navigation cases. An associate or bachelor's degree in a health or science field is preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, stereotactic navigation specialist openings are typically driven by hospitals and surgical centers that need experienced support for image-guided procedures. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for three years of surgical or medical technician experience, plus at least one year in stereotactic navigation cases, and may prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree in a health or science field. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your case experience and credential fit before applying.
