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As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention Daily flow sheet Restraint flow sheet Diabetes flow sheet Educational flow sheet Kardex Care Plan Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms Belonging Tracking Form Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines IV pump Feeding pump PCA pump Epidural pump Sequential compression device Wound VAC Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report Physician Rounds Patient/family interactions MDP Rounds Hand-Off reports Facility E-mail Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation Clinical Alarms Other Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness Critical Values § Write Down § Read Back § Follow up Telephone order § Appropriate § Documented § Signed, Timed and Dated § Stamped § Entered into unit log Maintains safe practice in the work environment § Correct body mechanics § Electrical safety § Infection Control Procedures § Hand WashingMANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES § Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria § Completes Core Measure Documentation § Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications: Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *Required for Departments: Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry. RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience will be required to obtain ACLS within 180 days or by the end of orientation, whichever is sooner.Pref Specialty CertificationThe hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and education. Additionally, this role will provide comprehensive medication management services, telephonic and/or video-telehealth services to various populations served through the Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy partnerships.Essential Duties:Responsible and accountable for providing pharmaceutical services to the patient in accordance with regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, Title 22, OBRA) and professional standards (ASHP guidelines) and state and federal laws. These services involve: Comprehensive Medication Management for Specialty pharmacy disease states and ambulatory conditions. Providing CMM Consult in person or via Telemedicine to Specialty Patients. Requisitioning pharmaceuticals and biologics. Clinical verification and dispensing of Specialty drug products. Other clinical pharmacy services aligned with specialty pharmacy priorities, including but not limited to medication adherence, specialty pharmacy prescription clinical review, order verification, and clinical documentation.Providing consultative services to patients, providers, and external facilities. Coordinating with providers, patients, and the Specialty Pharmacy to ensure referrals are created per pharmacy protocol. Assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of pharmacy operations and programs for the enforcement of (state & federal) laws and regulations pertaining to drugs.Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses.Coordinate the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions.Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records.Mentor pharmacists in training, Residents, and Interns; activities should include both practical and didactic experiences.Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission Standards.Individualize medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the delivery of Pharmaceutical Care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.Required Qualifications:Req Doctorate Pharmacy Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of PharmacyReq 2 years Experience in Ambulatory Care, Specialty Pharmacy, Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) or similar settingReq Organization/time management skills.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer servicePreferred Qualifications: Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) Current pharmacy licensure with California State Board of PharmacyReq Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Practice Pharmacist via the CA State Board of PharmacyReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II applies, demonstrates, and possesses proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares, sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech II is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures and exercises critical thinking and independent judgementEssential Duties:Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.May mentor and/or lead other surgical technicianMay assist in performing circulating skills and task.Performs all duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications: Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHESReq Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $34.50 – $58.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Transplant Coordinator III-NP, under the direction of a collaborating physician, assists in the care of patients with a variety of end stage organ diseases. Coordinates and participates in the medical/surgical management in either inpatient and/or outpatient setting of transplant and/or end stage organ diseases. Performs comprehensive history and physical exams, develop differential diagnoses, implement plan of care and document patient’s responses. Order medications, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures related to their illnesses and track results timely as outlined. The Transplant Coordinator III-NP also assists other personnel to ensure high quality delivery of patient care and services to a transplant/end stage organ disease patient population. Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post-transplant follow-up and referral back to the community. Participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities related to transplant patients, process improvement or evidenced based practice activities. Attend professional meetings and conferences, maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to maintain knowledge of advances of transplant populations and end-stage organ diseases. Performs other special projects and duties as assigned. This position may require rotating on-call responsibilities as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays.The Transplant Coordinator III-NP (TC III) will be responsible for the care of heart transplant patients in Los Angeles and may be responsible for managing alongside a supervising physician for post-transplant patients for the Las Vegas transplant clinic. The TC III may be required to attend the Las Vegas clinic alongside heart transplant physicians and engage in outreach to referring cardiologists in Las Vegas to boost referrals from Las Vegas clinic.Essential Duties:Coordinates and participates in the medical and surgical management in either inpatient or outpatient setting of transplant and/or end stage organ disease populations.Performs comprehensive history and physical exams, develop differential diagnoses, implement plan of care and document patient’s responses.Furnishes/orders medications, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures related to their illnesses and track results timely as outlined.Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post-transplant follow-up and referral back to the community.Participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities related to transplant patients, process improvement or evidenced based practice activities.Attend professional meetings and conferences, maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to maintain knowledge of advances of transplant populations and end-stage organ diseases.May be required to be on call 24 hours a day and will participate in a call rotation, which includes relaying information to physician staff and facilitate the ongoing care of the patient as well as handling organ offers.Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree ORReq Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice Nurse Practitioner ProgramReq 2 years Experience as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with focus in Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, and/or Cardiothoracic SurgeryReq Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years Two years Transplant Coordination experience required and for, Heart Transplant – two years of cardiology experience Lung Transplant – two years of pulmonary experience Liver Transplant – two years of abdominal transplant experience Kidney / Pancreas Transplant – two years of abdominal transplant experience ORPref 1 year At least one year of NP experience preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA DCA) *Only if practice setting is in-patient, board certification as Acute Care NP.Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA)Req DEA CertificateReq National Provider Identifier (NPI)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Certification as a Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurse Credentialing Center.Req Nurse Practitioner – Nevada State Board If no license upon hire, must be obtained within 3 months of hire or transfer date into position.The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 – $237,1200.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assignedEssential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: • Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. • Anticipates pts needs • Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls • Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors • Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions • Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. • Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction • Vitals • Daily weight • I & O • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms • Assist with meals/feeding • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn • Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: • Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment • Call light/telephone with reach • Floors clear of fall hazards • Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. • Commodes • Walkers • Shower chairs • IV poles • Beds • Tables/ChairsDocumentation • Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors • Explains plan of care to the patient • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. • Knows and follows line of communication within the department. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. • Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: • Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness • No food/drink in nurses station • No open containers in patient pantry • No outside food in patient refrigerator • No boxes etc. or floor • Staff refrigerator kept clean • Linens covered at all times • Keep fire door closed • Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications: Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II applies, demonstrates, and possesses proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares, sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech II is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures and exercises critical thinking and independent judgementEssential Duties:Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.May mentor and/or lead other surgical technicianMay assist in performing circulating skills and task.Performs all duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHESReq Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $34.50 – $58.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This position is an opportunity for a new trainee to learn the CSPD and Surgical Technician functions within the hospital setting. The Surgical Technician Intern is responsible for providing the daily resource support to the operating room and the hospital related to equipment, instrumentation and surgical supplies. The Technician coordinates the activities engaged in decontaminating, cleaning, processing and assembling, storing and distributing sterile trays and supplies utilized for the care, treatment of Operating Room patients. The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The technician performs scrub assistance duties during operative procedures under the supervision of the physician and the circulating nurse, as well as performing technical duties for assigned areas.Essential Duties:Performs case preparation according to assigned surgical case; inclusive of review of anatomy, surgical procedure, and related instrumentation used during the assigned procedurePull supplies and instrumentation for assigned surgical procedures.Pull add-on cases as needed.Responsible for assisting the OR team in obtaining instruments deemed necessary before and during scheduled operating procedures.Assists the operating room nurse with surgical suite set-up prior to opening the case.Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique while opening sterile supplies and instrumentation.Demonstrates an attentive interaction throughout the operative procedure, learning to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and responds appropriately when receiving corrective input.Displays openness to the use of equipment, instrumentation and supplies in a cost-effective and responsible manner.Displays an openness to learn a standardized way to set-up a sterile field and to return used instrument trays in an organized and safe manner.Demonstrates the ability to track and maintain instruments during a surgical procedure, returning complete instrument trays in a manner that protects the durability of the instruments.Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding sponge, needle and instrument counts, as well as the use of medications delivered to the back table.Responsible for maintaining instruments, and loaner equipment, informing all appropriate staff members if items requires repair.Responsible for assisting the OR team with quick turnovers and Immediate Use sterilization as appropriate.Proactively maintains the surgical suite; through returning unused equipment, supplies and instrumentation at the conclusion of the procedure or at end of shift.Corrects and maintains surgeons’ preference card in collaboration with the specialty leaders.Responsible for accurate case documentation.Demonstrates the knowledge and operation of all equipment located in decontamination and sterile processing and adheres to workflow decontamination policies for delivery of soiled items.Responsible for applying principles of infection control and aseptic technique in a CSPD environment.Demonstrates the ability to accurately assemble, wrap/place in sterilization container and label completed instrument sets.Prioritize items to be sterilized by OR schedule.Ensure all instrument menus are double-checked for accuracy.Ensures all support departments trays are cleaned and reprocessed as needed.Write up supply returns and return stock to its proper location on a daily basis.Respond to call downs, prioritizing as necessary, providing service, within fifteen minutes of receiving a call.Participate in checking for expired products in CSPD or the OR on a monthly basis.Pull supplies for restocking of 24 hour cart.Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, OR staff, physicians and others in a professional manner.Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through formal and informal continuing education.Participates in department Performance Improvement projects.Complies with all AORN StandardsSupports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital-wide service excellence standards.Complies with all JCAHO and Hospital standards as they relate to the department.Performs all other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and or Director.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Must have graduated from an accredited school of Surgical Technology.Req 0-1 year Must have less than one year of experience working as a Surgical Tech or CSPD Tech in order to qualify for this training program.Req Ability to learn how to mobilize equipment timely to areas needing equipment.Req Ability to assists with performing stock inventories and restocking of supplies or instrumentation for operating room or CSPD as need arises.Req Must be extremely organized.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Thorough knowledge of all surgical instruments and supplies utilized within the perioperative arena.Req Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply distribution and sterile instrument processing.Req Ability to speak, read, and writes English.Req Displays behaviors conducive to excellent customer service.Req Ability to performs scrub assistance duties during operative procedures under the supervision of the physician and the circulating nurse, as well as performing technical duties for assigned areas. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Computer literacy. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST OR Central Service Technician Certificate *If no certification upon hire must obtain within one year of hire.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Supervisor possesses recognized leadership and sound clinical skills and will actively assist the Clinical Director of Perioperative Services and the Business Director of Perioperative Services in coordinating clinical related activities. The Supervisor supervises staff in an effective and efficient manner. This position handles disciplinary actions for staff and supervises the Clinical Coordinator with staff schedules and the logistics of the operating arena.The Pre/PACU Supervisor is a leader with sound clinical skills and actively assists the Clinical Director/Manager of Perioperative Services in coordinating both clinical and operational duties. The Pre/PACU Supervisor supervises Pre-op and PACU staff and Clinical Coordinators in an effective and efficient manner. This includes creating staff schedules, contributing toward department goals, and participating in necessary disciplinary actions for staff and supporting logistics of the operating arena.Essential Duties:Coordinates and integrates various clinical resource management activities on intradepartmental,Interdepartmental and hospital wide levels.Hands on supervisor. Works inside the red line.Assists surgeons with satisfaction of equipment, supplies and staff.Establishes and maintains performance improvement and quality control activities which support theDepartment and the hospital.Keeps staff’s licenses, certifications, fire card and annual health assessment’s up to date.Assists Clinical Coordinator with daily staffing schedule.Assists with staff evaluations. Plans for provision of services through appropriate levels of qualified,Competent staff.Supports and mentors Coordinators and staff.Provides for orientation, training and continuing education of staff.Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources.Assists with KRONOS time keeping.Proactively implements and maintains systems/protocols to improve operations.Completes eSRM reports.Is a team player.Displays a positive attitude.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Degree in Nursing (BSN)Req 3 years Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an pre/post-up and understands departmental operations.Req Demonstrated ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree Degree in Nursing.Pref Certified Post Anesthesia Registered Nurse – CPAN (ASPAN) CPAN & CAPA certification highly recommended within 1 year of hireRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This job description and criteria-based job performance evaluation emphasizes the criteria expected in the performance of Distribution Clerk. The employee is evaluated on their specific shift responsibilities, as well as their overall knowledge and ability to perform all required duties as of a Distribution Clerk.Essential Duties:Replenish supply locations accurately by stocking supplies in the appropriate bins. All replenishment and delivery must be completed at assigned times and per department procedures. No corrugated cardboard should be brought to nursing and clinical areas without prior approval from supervisor.Assist with the placement of incoming and non -medical supply in appropriate stock locations by assigned time. All stocking is completed by end of the day.Fills and delivers departmental requisitions per schedule assigned.Assist with deliveries, stocking warehouse shelves and emptying boxes.Input issues to the system accurately and in a timely manner per documented daily schedule.Ensure storeroom and par locations are secured properly to make sure security measures are enforced.Maintain and check expiration on a supply location as assigned, no less than monthly.Maintain clean supply locations that includes bins, items & carts and check accurate label information on each item including storeroom and assigned par locations.Perform inventory count at each supply location at designated times during shift at areas assigned by Supervisor when assign to daily distribution role.Compile and batch patient charges before end of each shift and send to business office through interoffice mail when assign to daily distribution role.Set up crash carts on each shift as needed, maintaining a minimum of five available crash carts at all times. Comply with policy relating to expired products on crash carts when assign to daily distribution role.Respond immediately to code blue and bring complete crash carts to the location needed when assign to daily distribution role.Respond to call downs, prioritizing as necessary, providing service within fifteen minutes of receiving a call when assign to daily distribution role.Responsible for receiving all incoming materials, supplies and equipment per organization policy and procedure when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Ensure incoming freight matches provided manifest and records all discrepancies accordingly when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Inspects all shipments for damages or defects and records found damages in shipment on bill of lading and notifies purchasing personnel when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Coordinates outgoing freight for shipment. Label, weigh, prepare bill of lading and record in appropriate manifests when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Receives, records, deliver priority freight and refrigerated/frozen within four hour of delivery, delivers regular freight within 24 hours of receipt and obtains signature from receiving party when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Follow hospital and department safety measure while operating facility owned equipment that includes carts, flat bed, hand truck and pallet jack (manual and battery).Make a reasonable effort to remove boxes and discard empty boxes on each shift to ensure a clean environment in the storeroom and assigned par locations.Maintain clean work areas at all times. By the end of the shift, employees will make every effort to maintain work area clean. If unable employees will notify supervision.Participate effectively in a team unit with other Materials Management personnel to meet the overall needs of each facility.Complete projects and other duties as directed by department management.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 6 months Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Req Capable of performing repetitive tasks quickly and accurately.Req Must be highly ethical and reliable.Req Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.Req Thorough knowledge of all medical supplies utilized within the warehouse and facilities.Req Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply distribution.Req Ability to operate material handling of equipment to move boxes, equipment and other items.Req Ability to speak, read, and write English.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Pref Computer literacy preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $33.15. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

As an integral part of the Cardiology Department, the EKG Tech performs non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures.Essential Duties:Performs technically adequate ECGsResponsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studiesAssists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology departmentPrepares ECG for interpretation by cardiologistsResponsible for maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG cartsResponsible for reporting critical values to licensed caregiverResponsible for establishing and maintaining courteous, cooperative service oriented relationships with patients, public and other members of the healthcare teamResponsible for providing a clean, safe environment for patients and visitorsResponds timely to STAT ECG as per departmental policy and procedureParticipates in department Performance Improvement projectsDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unitWorks in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studiesReports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate mannerPrepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely mannerResponsible for maintaining department supply levelsUses all equipment properlyPerforms proper cleaning of laboratory equipment, including high-level disinfection of TEE probesMaintains a clean work areaExercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patientConsults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicatedPerforms other tasks as assigned by SupervisorRequired Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of an accredited program for EKG certification.Req 2 years Experience in a Hospital based Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab performing 12-lead ECG’s.Req Ability to perform right-sided precordial leads (V4R, V5R, V6R) and posterior leads (V7, V8, V9).Req Ability to perform serial 12-lead EKGs.Req Ability to recognize EKG tracings appropriate for patients with pacemakers and AICD’s and make appropriate technical settings accordingly.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Preferred experience performing Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies, and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 – $39.10. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.