Radiography

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.

New documentation and guidelines will be released regarding the job shadowing requirements for the 2025 application cycle in late July. Applicants who completed their shadowing in 2024 will be able to use 2024 documentation and do not need to repeat shadowing for the 2025 application cycle. 2025 Applicants: Do not schedule and/or complete job shadowing until the updated selection criteria has been published. New criteria will be published toward the end of July/beginning of August 2024.

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

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

24800 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030

  • Nonprofit Hospital with 115 beds.
  • Vibrant Hospital with X-Ray, Computed Tomography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Angiography, ER, Oncology, Maternity, Breast Health, and Surgery.
  • 40,000 radiographic exams per year.
  • Strengths: diverse team atmosphere, variety of outpatient exams, busy ER, surgery and fluoroscopy, staff that are dedicated to student success,  centralized connected imaging departments.
  • Ideal student possesses quality communication skills, a willingness to learn, a balance of confidence and humility, is an active listener, is capable of receiving feedback, is self motivated, and has empathy and compassion with a diverse patient community.
  • To set up a job shadowing appointment at this location, please contact the Imaging Supervisor, Tim Della Vecchia at tdellave@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
  • Job shadowing appointments are not available at this site

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