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Clinical Instructor of Neurological Surgery (Fellow) Vascular – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The 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.The Department of Neurosurgery is looking for an outstanding board eligible Neurosurgeon for an open vascular fellowship.  The candidate will be neurosurgery trained.  This position is for a Clinical Instructor (Fellow) Open Vascular in Neurosurgery.The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in the education of medical students and residents in the areas of Neurosurgery open vascular care.The successful candidate will develop and/or continue a record of scholarly accomplishment and participate in and/or develop research programs. The candidate will also participate in professional, public and university service appropriate to the fellowship.The annual base salary for this position is $100,000.  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.Apply here and upload CV and 3 references. For further inquiries, p William Mack, M.D.Chair, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC1200 North State St.Suite 3300Los Angeles, CA 90033Email: kguzman@usc.eduThe University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Patient Care Connect Coordinator-Pasadena Medical Office Building – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Pasadena, California, United States)

The Patient Care Connect Coordinator is responsible for managing patient registration, appointment scheduling, and conducts eligibility functions, supports the process to retrieve authorizations, while handling inquiries and ensuring smooth coordination of care between patients and healthcare providers for multi-specialties. In addition, this role acts as a liaison, facilitating clear and effective communication between patients, medical staff, and other healthcare teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of care and to ensure a smooth patient experience. Assists with clerical duties and other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Clerical: • Gathers patient demographics, insurance information, and referral documentation to accurately register new and returning patients. • Acts as a patient liaison and primary point of contact for patients and caregivers and takes accountability for their patient experience. • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into computer systems utilizing proper Care Connect functions. • Confers with patients and third-party payers to ensure the eligibility and authorization of services. • Identifies alternative financial sources for services and facilitates processing of application/approval. • Fields patient account inquiries. • Maintain accurate patient records within the electronic medical record (EMR) system. • Schedules patient’s appointments in a timely manner, and at the request of the physician, while accommodating patient’s needs. This includes but not limited to: laboratories, diagnostic testing and consultations as needed.Patient Coordination/CustomerService: • Acts as a liaison guiding patients through the Keck process, including explaining procedures, providing directions, and answering questions regarding their visit. • Responsible for coordination of patient communication, scheduling appointments, handling inquiries, and coordinating care between patients and healthcare provider. • Ensures a smooth patient experience by addressing concerns and facilitating necessary information flow within the healthcare system. • Utilizes courtesy, compassion, kindness and honesty while interacting with public, patients, and all clinic personnel. • Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. • Assists patients with accessing and utilizing the online patient portal to view medical history and communicate with their healthcare team. • Provides basic information about procedures, medications, and/or post-care instructions. • Escorts patients to other departments if needed, provides directions to other departments within USC system. • Assists patients to overcome barriers to care, e.g. coordination of translation services, medical financial assistance by directing patients and caregivers to the appropriate department for support. • Acts as a communication hub between patients, healthcare providers, and other departments both internal and external. • Works with various hospital personnel to resolve issues and accommodate patient. • Collaborate with other departments for inter clinical consult visitsTeamwork/Collaboration: • Demonstrates flexibility in covering other staff members for sick time, vacation, or leave of absence. • Works independently and in a team setting. • Maintains an open line of communication with management and other staff and always demonstrates a professional demeanor.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq 3 years Related experience in acute care or ambulatory care medical settingReq Experience with navigating insurance benefits, including verifying insurance coverage, explaining out-of-pocket costs, and coordinating good faith estimates.Req Familiarity with Word processing, Microsoft Outlook.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req In depth knowledge of all medical insurance typesReq Analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to analyze and interpret patient data from multiple systems.Req EMR scheduling knowledge.Req Knowledge of medical terminology.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldRequired 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 $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.

Patient Care Connect Coordinator-Pasadena Medical Office Building – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Pasadena, California, United States)

The Patient Care Connect Coordinator is responsible for managing patient registration, appointment scheduling, and conducts eligibility functions, supports the process to retrieve authorizations, while handling inquiries and ensuring smooth coordination of care between patients and healthcare providers for multi-specialties. In addition, this role acts as a liaison, facilitating clear and effective communication between patients, medical staff, and other healthcare teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of care and to ensure a smooth patient experience. Assists with clerical duties and other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Clerical: • Gathers patient demographics, insurance information, and referral documentation to accurately register new and returning patients. • Acts as a patient liaison and primary point of contact for patients and caregivers and takes accountability for their patient experience. • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into computer systems utilizing proper Care Connect functions. • Confers with patients and third-party payers to ensure the eligibility and authorization of services. • Identifies alternative financial sources for services and facilitates processing of application/approval. • Fields patient account inquiries. • Maintain accurate patient records within the electronic medical record (EMR) system. • Schedules patient’s appointments in a timely manner, and at the request of the physician, while accommodating patient’s needs. This includes but not limited to: laboratories, diagnostic testing and consultations as needed.Patient Coordination/CustomerService: • Acts as a liaison guiding patients through the Keck process, including explaining procedures, providing directions, and answering questions regarding their visit. • Responsible for coordination of patient communication, scheduling appointments, handling inquiries, and coordinating care between patients and healthcare provider. • Ensures a smooth patient experience by addressing concerns and facilitating necessary information flow within the healthcare system. • Utilizes courtesy, compassion, kindness and honesty while interacting with public, patients, and all clinic personnel. • Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. • Assists patients with accessing and utilizing the online patient portal to view medical history and communicate with their healthcare team. • Provides basic information about procedures, medications, and/or post-care instructions. • Escorts patients to other departments if needed, provides directions to other departments within USC system. • Assists patients to overcome barriers to care, e.g. coordination of translation services, medical financial assistance by directing patients and caregivers to the appropriate department for support. • Acts as a communication hub between patients, healthcare providers, and other departments both internal and external. • Works with various hospital personnel to resolve issues and accommodate patient. • Collaborate with other departments for inter clinical consult visitsTeamwork/Collaboration: • Demonstrates flexibility in covering other staff members for sick time, vacation, or leave of absence. • Works independently and in a team setting. • Maintains an open line of communication with management and other staff and always demonstrates a professional demeanor.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq 3 years Related experience in acute care or ambulatory care medical settingReq Experience with navigating insurance benefits, including verifying insurance coverage, explaining out-of-pocket costs, and coordinating good faith estimates.Req Familiarity with Word processing, Microsoft Outlook.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req In depth knowledge of all medical insurance typesReq Analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to analyze and interpret patient data from multiple systems.Req EMR scheduling knowledge.Req Knowledge of medical terminology.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldRequired 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 $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.

Registered Nurse – GI Lab – Per Diem 12-Hour Days – (Glendale, California, United States)

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy.  Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.Decision-making authority:Patient care within the scope of practicePatient acuity based on patient classification decision-making methodRNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency.  RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate careExecutive FunctionsPlanning:Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;Contributes to overall unit planning and improvementDirecting:Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new proceduresTeaching nursing studentsDelegating:As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAsCoordinating:Assigned teamCommunicatingExpectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.)Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events;Other duties as assigned.Minimum Education:    Graduation from Registered Nurse ProgramBSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)Minimum Experience/Knowledge:    1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.  For RNs applying specifically for the new graduate program, this requirement is waived.If applicable – experience in treating ortho and stoke patient population preferred.For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:•    1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER.•    1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:•    Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred•    Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferredRequired License/Certification:    California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired •    Surgery: BLS, ACLS•    PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS•    Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS•    ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),•    Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)•    ICU/ 5S and 4th Telemetry: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)•    6th Med Surg: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $44 to $75. 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 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.

Patient Transporter – Full Time 8 Hours Day (Union, Non-Exempt) – (Arcadia, California, United States)

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the RN, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. Assembles/disassembles traction equipment to include returning to proper storage area. Responds to code situations. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAssists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner.Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas.Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital.Maintains and organizes bed storage areas.Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.Obtains and sets up traction equipment.Other duties as assigned.Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.Picks up and delivers specimens to lab.Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RNResponds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner.Responds to Emergency CodesResponsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control.Performance improvement and quality planning activitiesSupports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; Assists with setup of the viewing room.Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.Education
Minimum (Required) Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required.

Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience
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Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $25.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

Certified Sterile Processing Tech – Sterile Processing – Full Time 8 Hours Evening (6:00 PM to 2:30 AM) – (Arcadia, California, United States)

POSITION SUMMARYPerforms necessary work to disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, store, and dispense / deliver / restock equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic techniques. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAssemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply/case carts following prescribed manner.Assist to assign priority to emergency requisitions/requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedures requested.Assist to maintain standards of operation consistent with or to exceed regulatory requirements and recommendations.Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using appropriate products and automatic equipment following the prescribed procedures. Check instruments for correct operation and condition and replace instruments as required to complete a tray.Dispense and deliver products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, organized condition to maintain required standards for processing sterilized and clean materials and equipment.Obtain, complete and submit all inter and intra departmental forms following prescribed procedures.Performs other related duties as required in an accurate and timely manner.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance.Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of sterilizers following correct procedures for the type of item being sterilized.Completes appropriate documentation and verify that sterilization requirements are met.Education
Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required) Minimum of two years’ work experience with aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required) CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 – $30.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

Patient Transporter – Per Diem 8 Hours Day – (Arcadia, California, United States)

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the RN, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. Assembles/disassembles traction equipment to include returning to proper storage area. Responds to code situations. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAssists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner.Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas.Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital.Maintains and organizes bed storage areas.Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.Obtains and sets up traction equipment.Other duties as assigned.Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.Picks up and delivers specimens to lab.Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RNResponds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner.Responds to Emergency CodesResponsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control.Performance improvement and quality planning activitiesSupports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; Assists with setup of the viewing room.Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.Education
Minimum (Required) Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required.

Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $25.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

Staff RN – Intermediate Care Unit – Part Time 12 Hours Day (Union, Non-Exempt) – (Arcadia, California, United States)

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.Minimum Education:
Associate’s Degree Nursing Graduate of nursing program

Minimum Experience:
1 year Acute care experience
Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing
A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department.

Minimum Skills:
Possess basic computer skills, required

Required Certifications:
Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing BSN

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $48.41 – $76.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

Certified Surgical Tech – Surgery – Per Diem 8 Hours Day – (Arcadia, California, United States)

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the RN, the scrub technician functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team in the scrub/assistant role while working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Helps to prepare the operating room and provides surgeons and patients with the necessary instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for a variety of surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs.  Maintains a vast and ongoing knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Knowledge of AORN/SGNA recommended standards.Sets the sterile environment and maintains the sterile field during the procedure. Assists in patient positioning and transport as needed. Assists on all types of procedures (for patients of all ages) based on an understanding of the fundamentals and routines for each procedure to ensure that procedures are performed efficiently and effectively and with patient safety a priority.Takes care of specimens, prepares, checks, and monitors medications, and assists with dressings. Participates in the orientation and education of staff and acts as a preceptor for employees, new grads, and new hires.Participates in stocking and restocking of medical supplies to ensure availability.  Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Education
Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience Minimum

Preferred (Not required) Previous Surgical Experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• Basic Life Support
• CST from the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $38.00 – $52.63. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

Patient Transporter – Part Time 8 Hours Evening Shift – (Arcadia, California, United States)

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the RN, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. Assembles/disassembles traction equipment to include returning to proper storage area. Responds to code situations. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAssists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner.Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas.Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital.Maintains and organizes bed storage areas.Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.Obtains and sets up traction equipment.Other duties as assigned.Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.Picks up and delivers specimens to lab.Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RNResponds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner.Responds to Emergency CodesResponsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control.Performance improvement and quality planning activitiesSupports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; Assists with setup of the viewing room.Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.Education
Minimum (Required) Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required.

Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience .

Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital.

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $25.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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