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As an integral part of the Imaging services Team; the Radiologic Technologist provides support to the Department by performing diagnostic radiology procedures in a variety of clinical settings.Essential Duties:Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to the department procedure manual. Procedures are planned and performed considering physiologic and developmental age.Review radiograph for proper positioning, technique, and identification.Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment in the department and assigned clinical areas.Demonstrates correct anatomic positioning skills and uses markers appropriately.Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.Processes digital imaging cassettes with proper identification and returns cassettes to proper location.Confirms patient identification by verbal communication, checks name and birthdate.Reviews doctors order to ensure proper exam protocol is followed and appropriate exam is performed.Recognizes emergency situations, indicates code and properly administer aid as appropriate.Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files.Keeps x-ray rooms/work stations neat, orderly, and prepared, and assures exam room is stocked with necessary supplies. Assists with ordering and stocking department supplies and equipment.Willingly performs other related duties such as transporting patients, scheduling exams, assisting in file room as directed by Supervisor or Director.Required to participate in after hours standby and call back. Position requires the use of a pager while on duty and on standby.Exhibits organizational skills and utilizes time effectively.Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning, and development ; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments, medical staff, and other employees.Acts as a mentor to and is a source of information for students and less experienced technologists.Acts as an ambassador of good will when interacting with other staff members and departments.Uses the chain of command appropriately to communicate any concerns with the department, co-workers, or medical staff.Responsible for work schedule hours including assigned weekend rotations, standby, and callback.Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to policy and standard.Always introduces self to patient and explains exam to be performed.Participates in regular rotation of weekend hours as required.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Previous acute hospital experience desired, either as a radiologic or student technologist.Pref Radiography (ARRT) Current ARRT.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)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 $36.50 – $62.05. 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 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:The clinical practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) is to manage a complex process that requires an orderly method and adherence to scientific practice standards. The RN manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process. The priority of the professional activity is toward the improvement and/or maintenance of this state. The RN classifies the patient’s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process. The professional process is composed of six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching) used to manage the patient condition for the purpose of the treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems, with the characteristics of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle, reducing risk of morbidity and mortality, and increasing the opportunity for recovery. The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The professional RN practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation.Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator or Department Director for Cardiac Cath Lab procedure room flow issues.Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for inventory control.Completes initial and annual skills validations.Functions as a patient advocate.Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure.Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic, interventional and electrophysicolgy procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic tests in the Cath Lab Holding room when necessary.Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form.Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results.Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.Orients and instructs other unit personnel.Demonstrates ability to positively influence other’s behavior by serving as a role model.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 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:Pref 2 years Two years experience in a cardiovascular lab setting immediately prior to application, experience with electrophysiology procedures is preferred.Pref 2 years Two years experience in Coronary or Surgical Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application preferred.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 AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $52.24 – $85.69. 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 Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.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 $30.50 – $51.85. 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 interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients. The perioperative registered nurse uses the nursing process, designs, coordinates, and delivers care to meet the identified needs of all patients during perioperative phase. Perioperative nurses possess and apply knowledge of procedure and patient’s intraoperative experience throughout the patient care continuum. Perioperative nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, intervenes and evaluates the outcome of interventions based on criteria that criteria that support a standard of care. Perioperative nurse addresses the impact of the surgical experience on the patient’s physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual responses. Perioperative nursing role and activities performed during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of the patient’s surgical intervention. Perioperative nursing includes, but is not limited to: Peer education and patient/family teaching; support and reassurance; advocacy; control of environment; efficient provision of resources; maintenance of asepsis; monitoring physiological and psychological status; management aggregate patient needs; supervision of ancillary personnel; preoperative exploration, validation of current and future practices; integration and coordination of care across settings and among disciplines, collaboration and consultation.Essential Duties:Adherence to Universal Patient Safety Goals in all areas of practice.Adheres to safety standards of labeling medication on and off the sterile field.Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process. Formulated care plan Direct/indirect care.Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken.Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation, capability.Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan by observation and interpretation of information.Acts as advocate by initiating action to advance plan of care and initiates and supports change decisions.Ensures electrical/laser/ radiology safety.Ensures intraoperative MRI safety.Correct site surgery / surgical time out standards (Universal Protocol) are followed.Performs autoclave/Steris operation correctly with appropriate documentation.Communicates information to all staff using SBAR in hand off communication in all areas and regarding patient care and patient flow.Accurately documents patient charges, implant records, pathology specimens, and preoperative record in a timely manner.Accurately utilizes Cerner system in documentation, updates preference cards as needed.Adheres to policy for instruments/sponges/sharps count.Practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation.Follows policies, Title 22 and JCAHO Standards.Participates in development of professional practice, i.e., Nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projectsDemonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology.Demonstrates current knowledge of surgical anatomy and surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in preparing equipment, supplies and instrumentation for assigned procedures.Maintains specialty carts on a continuous basis. Supplies are maintained at par level, organized, cleaned, outdated. Assigned staff is a resource to others for the specialty cart.Surgical suites are organized and prepared daily (OR, run room, hallway, carts)Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and Equipment)Participates in hospital and departmental wide PI activitiesPerforms 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 As an operating room nurse in an acute setting immediately prior to application.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.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California Registered Nursing licenseReq 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 $52.24 – $85.69. 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.

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various office and clerical duties. Ensures patient’s right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Performs other duties as assigned.1. Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s).2. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.3. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed in accordance with department deadlines. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers.4. Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care.5. Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.6. Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.7. Submits all workers compensation and HMO requests. Relays disability status to adjusters and nurse case managers.8. Returns patient phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with departmental policy.9. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience in acute care settingPref Knowledge of specialty medical terminology.Pref Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF, AS400 and scheduling software.Pref Spanish language skills.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 $22.00 – $34.18. 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 Laboratory Assistant is the department’s primary support system and is responsible for procuring blood samples from patients, for preserving the integrity of specimens and for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Support from Laboratory Assistants also includes clerical functions such as answering telephone inquiries from other departments of the facility, dissemination of laboratory reports and communicating with referral laboratories utilized by the department.Essential Duties:Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.Delivers of blood products to Surgery and for the delivery of surgical specimens to the appropriate sections of the Laboratory.Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Anatomic Pathology samples).Responsible for handling all inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information regarding the Department and it’s functions.Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with patients, co-workers and guests of the institution, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.Carries out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.Maintains professional growth and development. Actively participates in Department’s Quality Improvement program.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of a certified Phlebotomy Program.Req 1 year Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Phlebotomy Technician – CPT (CA DPH)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 – $34.18. 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 University of Southern California’s (USC’s) Information Technology Services is seeking a talented Network Security Engineer with an exceptional commitment to service excellence to join its team. As the Network Security Engineer, you will be an integral member of the Firewall Services team, collaborating with diverse and talented team members to help solve multidimensional information technology problems, improve customer experience, and generate value for our campus stakeholders across a broad base of departments and constituencies.The Network Security Engineer will be tasked with supporting/assisting with tickets related to Firewalls, VPN Connectivity, Load Balancer Environments, Cloud engineering/guidance, and DNS requests.These support requests include everything from the registration of computers on the wired network to the need for more extensive support for building out new and secure environments for researchers in the data centers and on campus.Minimum Qualifications: The candidate for the position of Network Security Engineer must meet the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, related fields, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), intrusion detection, proxies, firewalls, packet capture, and/or data loss prevention.Experience designing and implementing security measures within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).Experience troubleshooting and deploying solutions involving certificates and public key infrastructures (802.1X or SSL decryption and offloading), and designing and deploying web proxy and content filtering solutions for data loss prevention.Experience performing packet and flow analysis with various toolsets including in-line taps, firewall/IPS appliances, network routers and hosts.Experience working with network access control platforms, writing shell scripts using Python or Bash, and using infrastructure monitoring tools.Experience designing and working with firewall and intrusion prevention systems.Experience working in project-based environments, able to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals and teams across an organization.Ability to generate reports, create presentations, and present to appropriate stakeholders.Ability to contribute expertise to design discussions and support the development of network solutions.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication, and accountabilityPreferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the position of Network Security Engineer has the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer engineering, etc.More than four years of experience in information technology, network engineering, or network security.Experience designing and working with firewall and intrusion prevention systems with a focus on Fortinet and Palo Alto security platforms.Experience working with WAF and CDN providers.Experience working with Palo Alto & Fortinet security platforms to design firewalls and monitor intrusions.Experience working with Cisco VPN Solutions for Remote AccessCCIE Security, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE4, OSCP, CISSP, and/or CEH certifications.THE WORK YOU WILL DOThe Network Security Engineer supports planning, design, optimization, implementation, audit, and troubleshooting of network security systems, improve the overall posture of the university and its assets. Collaborates with other teams, including security operations, governance, and system administrators, to successfully design and deploy required solutions to harden university platforms. Demonstrates ITS values in action.Job Accountabilities:Works collaboratively with key stakeholders within ITS and with other campus departments to deliver highly reliable and secure network services. Creates and maintains detailed written documentation. Shares experiences and subject matter expertise with other ITS staff through written and oral presentations. Provides timely communications to stakeholders, technical staff, and management as required. Communicates and reports network security incidents and issues to university and ITS leaders.Develops and implements solutions to protect the network infrastructure from external and internal threats. Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security, and privacy. Plans and executes system upgrades, bug fixes, and other changes using service management software and methodologies.Actively engages with customers to resolve network issues. Acts as a consultant to campus departments to determine the suitability and capability of devices to connect to the campus network. Aligns activities to approved security policies.Properly secures university data by evaluating, recommending, and performing new firewall implementations, configuration changes, and other projects and solutions, including those requiring security operational support. Leverages the latest industry knowledge to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Pursues information on new network engineering developments, reading journals and other pertinent publications, talking with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings, conferences, seminars and training courses.Maintains network security systems, leveraging existing tools and leading-edge practices (e.g., upgrading and applying software updates and patches to network devices). Reviews and monitors security appliances, and enacts changes based on operational requirements. Builds network security infrastructures and responds to network-related incidents in a timely fashion. Configures and maintains network equipment and monitoring tools. Test systems for software and hardware weaknesses and assists incident response for breaches and intrusions.Actively participates in the identification of operational opportunities and gaps. Recommends and implements solutions that solve security challenges while meeting business objectives. Provides advice regarding assumed risk for any variances granted. Collaborates with experts and vendors to find, recommend, and implement industry leading, effective security practices.Aids the cultivation of an inclusive environment and a culture of trust and transparency, sharing information broadly, openly, and deliberately. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with diverse team members, peers, and leaders. Actively embodies ITS values and behaviors (e.g., accountability, ethics, best-in-class customer service).Collaborates with team members and management, implementing effective network security solutions to support the network engineering team’s vision. Maintains currency with new and emerging technology, standards, and best practices. Supports process improvement efforts within the team and across the ITS organization.THE TEAMITS has embarked on a major digital transformation initiative to continually improve services for faculty, staff, and students in support of USC’s ascent as a leading institution of higher education. The ITS vision aligns strategy, business, and services, affirms ITS cultural values, empowers cross-functional teamwork, embraces world-class best practices, and promotes innovation, excellence, agility, and efficiency. To achieve this vision, ITS is committed to providing a modern technology infrastructure that is resilient and delivers the performance necessary to meet the demands of a growing customer base, training in the latest technologies for its highly productive and motivated workforce, outstanding customer experience, and technology services that are aligned with the university’s mission to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students. ITS is creating a workplace where employees can develop cutting-edge skills, take pride in the services they provide, and have access to the roles and career paths that align to their abilities and potential.We are looking for top talent to join us on our journey.ITS CULTUREUSC’s ITS organization represents a diverse and talented team committed to supporting a collaborative culture and delivering secure and innovative IT services, core to the mission of USC. ITS values accountability, excellence, and commitment to exceptional customer experience. ITS strives for a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages employees to do their best work every day and where individuals are recognized and celebrated for their contributions.ABOUT USCUSC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology, and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles and various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great workplace—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including various well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.Join the USC ITS team and work as a trusted partner in shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. This position’s annual base salary range is $130,000 – $135,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.#LI-TV1Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
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Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), intrusion detection, proxies, firewalls, packet capture, and/or data loss prevention. Experience designing and implementing security measures within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). Experience troubleshooting and deploying solutions involving certificates and public key infrastructures (802.1X or SSL decryption and offloading), and designing and deploying web proxy and content filtering solutions for data loss prevention. Experience performing packet and flow analysis with various toolsets including in-line taps, firewall/IPS appliances,
network routers and hosts. Experience working with network access control platforms, writing shell scripts using Python or Bash, and using infrastructure monitoring tools. Experience designing and working with firewall and intrusion prevention systems. Experience working in project-based environments, able to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals and teams across an organization. Ability to generate reports, create presentations, and present to appropriate stakeholders. Ability to contribute expertise to design discussions and support the development of network solutions.

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA will function as a member our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, assisting in surgery, and ordering medications. The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.Essential Duties:1. Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients; generally, this is confirming data that has been obtained in clinic preoperatively. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.2. Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care in the preoperative and postoperative care period3. Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardio graphic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.4. May performs procedures or surgical assists based off privileges approved by medical staff5. Helps with care coordination of the patient with the rest of the team.6. Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.7. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain circumstances.8. Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.9. Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.10. Performs other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.Req Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery.Req Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how.Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Bachelor’s DegreePref 2 years ExperienceRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Physician Assistant – PA (CA DCA)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 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification.Req DEA Certificate Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain within 3 months of Hire Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required for any PA working in Inpatient setting; or if PA treats patients in outpatient treatment centers or Ellison Institute for Transformational Medicine; or required by specialty practiceReq Specialty Certification Specialty Certifications as required per department.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.

Research Laboratory Technician II: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.Exciting opportunity at a top Cancer Center:The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, at the USC Keck School of Medicine, ranks among the top cancer centers in the nation and recently received a near-perfect “outstanding-to-exceptional” score on its NCI Core Grant renewal. Dr. Amir Goldkorn is a medical oncologist and physician-scientist who serves as Associate Director for Translational Research for the Cancer Center, and who also founded and directs the Center’s Liquid Biopsy Core. The Goldkorn Lab and the adjacent Liquid Biopsy Core (Norris Research Tower 6516) conduct translational studies in collaboration with multiple clinical investigators, using blood samples collected from cancer patients treated at USC and at other collaborating institutions around the country. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cell-free nucleic acids (cfDNA, cfRNA) are recovered from blood samples using various instruments and methodologies developed in the lab. Cellular and molecular profiles generated from these liquid biopsies are used to develop new multi-parametric biomarkers to guide the treatment of advanced cancers.The successful candidate:The research laboratory technician will report to Dr. Goldkorn and work closely with the Liquid Biopsy Core Manager and other research team members to coordinate receipt of blood specimens, to process, analyze, and catalog these samples, and also to develop novel liquid biopsy analysis techniques. The successful candidate should, at minimum, have completed a college education (B.A.) and have a basic (1-2 years) level of laboratory experience, preferably in a cancer biology lab or similar environment. They should be well-versed in tissue culture, PCR, and other basic cell and molecular biology techniques. This unique position, combining clinically-relevant samples with cutting-edge science and technologies, is ideally suited to candidates who are technically excellent but also eager to innovate. Candidates with this background, who are excited about advancing liquid biopsies and precision oncology, are encouraged to apply.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degreePreferred Experience: Basic molecular biology techniques. Blood sample processing.Supervises: May oversee student, temporary and/or casual workers.The hourly rate range for this position is $24.23 – $26.45. 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 consideration.Job Profile Summary
Minimum Education: Associate’s degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

The Department of Linguistics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Computational Approaches to Linguistics with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. All candidates at the level of Assistant, Associate or full Professor will be considered. The department welcomes applicants whose research integrates computation with one or more areas well-represented in our department: syntax, phonology, semantics, psycholinguistics, pragmatics, phonetics, and sociolinguistics. Duties include maintaining an active program of research, strong commitment to teaching and supervision at the graduate and undergraduate level, including in our broad program in Computational Linguistics, and participating in the academic life of the department. A doctoral degree is required by the time of appointment.In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.  The applicant should upload a single file containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three sample research papers or articles. The department welcomes remarks on diversity, equity and inclusion in the candidate’s teaching and/or research statements.  Please also provide the names and email addresses of three referees that may be contacted by USC.   Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Any questions may be directed to Khalil Iskarous, Computational Approaches to Linguistics Search Committee Chair, kiskarou@usc.edu.The annual base salary range for this position is $99,750 – $236,170. 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.USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.