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From fine dining restaurants to residential dining, USC Hospitality serves thousands of students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that comprise USC Auxiliary Services and one of the largest employers on campus. We are renowned for our fresh take on self-operated food concepts with restaurants between both campuses. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Trojan campus count on USC Hospitality to provide a fresh, made-to-order, nourishing meal. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of student life, our eateries are the ideal social gathering locations to grab a quick bite or enjoy a group meal. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.We are seeking a Banquet Server to join our rapidly growing team.The Opportunity:As a Banquet Server, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the guest experience and the quality of service that will be extended to visitors, students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. The Banquet Server primarily provides a consistent and professional delivery of customer service to guests, including full restaurant table service. As a customer-facing member of the team, the Banquet Server embodies the values and work ethic of the entire staff. They will serve as a positive reflection of USC and its commitment to Trojan principles.The Accountabilities:Provide full restaurant service.Assist with basic food and beverage preparation.Maintain and stock supplies, food items and utensils.Ensure sanitation standards are maintained.Adhere to all established policies, procedures and guidelines.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The Requirements:Education: High school diploma not required.Experience: 1 year.Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.Demonstrated customer service experience.Experience working in a fast paced environment.Ability to effectively communicate in English.Must be 18 years of age or older.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Presents oneself professionally, in line with hotel environment.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website. What We Prefer:High school diploma or equivalent.2 years in a high volume restaurant operation.Knowledge of craft beers.Experience in a gastropub environment.The Trojan Family Rewards:We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perksThis support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $17.87. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.Minimum Education: Less than high school

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of proper banquet and catering service protocol. Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures. Demonstrated customer service experience. Experience working in a fast paced working environment. Ability to effectively communicate in English. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

From fine dining restaurants to residential dining, USC Hospitality serves thousands of students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that comprise USC Auxiliary Services and one of the largest employers on campus. We are renowned for our fresh take on self-operated food concepts with restaurants between both campuses. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Trojan campus count on USC Hospitality to provide a fresh, made-to-order, nourishing meal. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of student life, our eateries are the ideal social gathering locations to grab a quick bite or enjoy a group meal. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.We are seeking a Steward to join our rapidly growing team.The Opportunity:Are you energetic and enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service? Then this is the job for you! As a Steward, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the guest experience and the quality of service that will be extended to guests, students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. The Steward primarily performs daily maintenance duties and maintains the cleanliness of the dining facility, both front and back of the house. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our high sanitation standards are maintained and our residents’ needs are met.The Accountabilities:Provides customer services to faculty, staff, students and guestsMaintain cleanliness of facilities, equipment, tools, utensils, etc., including floor waxing, floor scrubbing and carpet cleaning. Perform safe handling procedures for all chemicals related to job duties.Maintain perpetual inventories of maintenance supplies under the supervision of management.Perform general maintenance work.Assist in kitchen sanitation program. Comply with standard food handling and sanitation procedures.Adhere to department service standards and to all health, safety and University rules and regulations.Attend and participate in meetings as required.Report to station, ready to work at the time work assignment is scheduled to begin.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The Qualifiers:Minimum Education: High School Diploma not required.Minimum Experience: 0 – 6 months.Minimum Field of Expertise:Demonstrated customer service experienceExperience working in a fast paced environmentKnowledge of all cleaning methods, materials and equipmentKnowledge of the operation of all mechanical equipmentKnowledge of general maintenance repair workAbility to effectively communicate in EnglishAbility to lift up to 75 lbs.Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.​In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.What We Prefer:Preferred Education: High School of equivalent.Preferred Experience: 1 year in a restaurant/high volume banquet and catering operation.The Trojan Family Rewards:We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $25.50. 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.Minimum Education: Less than high school

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From fine dining restaurants to residential dining, USC Hospitality serves thousands of students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that comprise USC Auxiliary Services and one of the largest employers on campus. We are renowned for our fresh take on self-operated food concepts with restaurants between both campuses. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Trojan campus count on USC Hospitality to provide a fresh, made-to-order, nourishing meal. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of student life, our eateries are the ideal social gathering locations to grab a quick bite or enjoy a group meal. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.We are seeking a Banquet Server to join our rapidly growing team.The Opportunity:As a Banquet Server, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the guest experience and the quality of service that will be extended to visitors, students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. The Banquet Server primarily provides a consistent and professional delivery of customer service to guests, including full restaurant table service. As a customer-facing member of the team, the Banquet Server embodies the values and work ethic of the entire staff. They will serve as a positive reflection of USC and its commitment to Trojan principles.The Accountabilities:Provide full restaurant service.Assist with basic food and beverage preparation.Maintain and stock supplies, food items and utensils.Ensure sanitation standards are maintained.Adhere to all established policies, procedures and guidelines.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The Requirements:Education: High school diploma not required.Experience: 1 year.Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.Demonstrated customer service experience.Experience working in a fast paced environment.Ability to effectively communicate in English.Must be 18 years of age or older.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Presents oneself professionally, in line with hotel environment.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website. What We Prefer:High school diploma or equivalent.2 years in a high volume restaurant operation.Knowledge of craft beers.Experience in a gastropub environment.The Trojan Family Rewards:We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perksThis support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $17.87. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.Minimum Education: Less than high school
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of proper banquet and catering service protocol. Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures. Demonstrated customer service experience. Experience working in a fast paced working environment. Ability to effectively communicate in English. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 $46 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.

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.Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking emergency medicine physicians to join their Department of Emergency Medicine fellowship programs (Ultrasound, Research, Education, EMS, and Health Science Systems).  Candidates for this position should be board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine and demonstrate excellence in teaching and clinical care.  The position offers a competitive salary, excellent university benefits, and an academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine commensurate with the level of training and experience.The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000-$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.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and 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, staff, and students that make the university a great place to work. The USC Equity Research Institute and the USC Department of Sociology invite applicants to apply for a one-year 2026 ERI Turpanjian Postdoctoral Scholar, renewable for a second year. The USC Equity Research Institute (ERI) is a research unit headed by Professor Manuel Pastor and situated within the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. Founded in 2007, ERI provides forward-looking, actionable research to support community-based organizations, funders, and other stakeholders working towards social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. ERI produces data-driven analysis and rigorous research to inform movements and policy; leads convenings and communications that deepen and broaden our reach into key audiences; engages in strategic collaborations that leverage our strengths for broader impact; and models an effective, sustainable, and racially-just research center. For more information about us and our projects, visit: https://dornsife.usc.edu/ERI.For this Postdoctoral Scholar position, we seek candidates who will advance the Turpanjian mission, which is to support deepening knowledge of the ways civil society institutions and grassroots actors are transforming the economic and social landscape of the 21st Century.We invite applicants whose scholarship addresses intersections and tensions in emerging organizing models and active tools for social change. While the focus is on social movements in the United States, we also welcome applicants whose scholarship utilizes transnational and comparative analysis to contextualize these movements.  Potential areas of inquiry include but are not limited to new forms of social movement organizing, including the role of digital organizing and social media; the interplay between electoral politics and social movements; the tensions and possibilities of organizing across communities, issue areas, regions, and demographics; the challenges of building broad fronts to protect democracy; and new ways of framing and working for economic and racial justice.Responsibilities: In addition to conducting independent research, the postdoctoral fellow will be invited and expected to:Contribute to cross-campus collaborations.Conceptualize and plan activities (such as workshops or a symposium) that will engage the campus community on issues of civil society and social change.Teach one course in the department of Sociology.Preferred Qualifications:Possess strong communication skills to work effectively within the team, and a diversity of stakeholders and sectors.Completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.Graduating doctoral students and pre-tenure professors with a doctorate in a social science disciplineSalary range: The annual base salary range for this position is $74,000 – $84,000. 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.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required Documents and Additional Information:Review of applications will commence November 2025, with a decision expected by late-January 2026.Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) C.V., (3) a detailed description of the nature of the research undertaken during the fellowship period, (4) a relevant writing and analysis sample up to 30 pages, and (5) contact information for three references. Your materials may be uploaded as separate files or as one file. All documents are required for consideration.Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested. Questions about the application process or requirements should be directed to Dr. Thai V. Le: thaivle@usc.eduThe Postdoctoral Scholar will be mentored by Dr. Manuel Pastor and/or Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo. Dr. Pastor is the Director of the Equity Research Institute, a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity, and the Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society & Social Change. Dr. Pastor’s work is committed to public scholarship on pressing social issues that combines rigorous analysis with efforts to uplift the often-invisible work of everyday actors in generating social change.  Dr. Vallejo is a Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity, Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology, and serves as the Associate Director of the USC Equity Research Institute. Dr. Vallejo specializes in immigrant integration and mobility, the minoritized middle and upper classes, and racial/ethnic inequality in the United States.Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate.

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:Participates in ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects.Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for Special Procedures / Radiology 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 and interventional procedures in the Special Procedures Lab.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.Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator 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 diagnostic, interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Department..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 relate duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 2 years Critical care experience immediately prior to application required.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:Pref 1 year Special procedures lab setting immediately prior to application with experience in interventional neuro-radiology and interventional vascular procedures preferredPref Critical Care Nursing Certificate – CCRN (AACN) CRN and CCRN PreferredRequired 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 The 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 Accounts Receivable Director has the primary responsibility for all facets of accounts receivable (AR) collections and management. This includes comprehensive work flow through to liquidation, dispute management, analysis and in-depth AR trending, follow-up tactics and techniques and on-going staff education. Oversee all collections-related functions and outsourced vendors. Ensure all accounts have insurance coverage verification, correct insurance plan code assigned and setup. Monitor proper referral or authorization processes to maximize cash and limit disputed inventory. Work with payers directly on inventory and aging. Manage department in compliance with established policies and procedures. Oversee customer-focused collection self pay and balance after insurance and aiding patients with financial assistance application and approvals. Focus on core collections and minimize aging of inventory. Monitor credit balance reporting to ensure compliance with Variance Policy and State regulations, including AB1455. Review and approve refunds, write-offs and adjustments on accounts and ensure departmental and hospital policy regarding approval levels. Continually data mine to identify payer issues, trends and escalate as necessary and in support of long-term strategy development for revenue cycle initiatives. Monitors staff performance with monthly management operating reports. Develop and manage budget requirements. Hire, continually monitor, train staff on collections practices and techniques to drive best-in-class collections and dispute results. Manage payer and legal relationships and results to liquidate AR within established standards. Continually monitor inventory by payer and deliver accountable results of Net to 90/120 calculation and provide documentation for staff follow-up activities. Identify and implement improved workflow and procedures. Create and implement new procedures to respond to internal and external needs in a timely fashion. Monitor and ensure that issues with health plans are prioritized, communicated and resolved in a timely fashion.Essential Duties:Oversees best practice to AR management; meet/exceed cash goals, aging goals for multi-campus revenue cycle operations. Ensure workflows are barrier free and minimize rework and aging. Establish and manage customer relations with USC patients, families and support the brand.Continually data mines for AR trends, barriers and escalation.Acts as liaison to hospital departments for resource for assistance. Be the point for internal and external audits. Support departments and as mandated by government and contracted agencies, third parties and department standard operating procedures.Responsible for comprehensive workflow through to liquidation, dispute management, analysis and in-depth AR trending, follow-up tactics and techniques and on-going staff education.Oversees all collections-related functions and outsourced vendors.Ensures all accounts have insurance coverage verification, correct insurance plan code assigned and setup.Monitors proper referral or authorization processes to maximize cash and limit disputed inventory.Works with payers directly on inventory and aging.Manages department in compliance with established policies and procedures.Oversees customer-focused collection self pay and balance after insurance and aiding patients with financial assistance application and approvals.Focuses on core collections and minimize aging of inventory.Monitors credit balance reporting to ensure compliance with Variance Policy and State regulations, including AB1455.Reviews and approves refunds, write-offs and adjustments on accounts and ensures departmental and hospital policy regarding approval levels.Monitors staff performance with monthly management operating reports.Develops and manages budget requirements.Hires, continually monitors, trains staff on collections practices and techniques to drive best-in-class collections and disputes results.Continually monitors inventory by payer and delivers accountable results of Net to 90/120 calculation and provide documentation for staff follow-up activities.Identifies and implements improved workflow and procedures.Creates and implements new procedures to respond to internal and external needs in a timely fashion.Demonstrates knowledge of and practices the hospital and department policies and operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventative maintenance, and the standards outlined in the hospital’s Code of Conduct as well as regulatory or compliance policies applicable to job responsibilities.Monitors and ensures that issues with health plans are prioritized, communicated and resolved in a timely fashion.Projects an image of professionalism, appearance and conducts.Self-motivated and proactive.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Additional 3 years of experience may substitute for education requirement.Req 7-10 years Progressively responsible accounts receivable management and supervision experience.Req Knowledge of Registration, Patient Accounting data processing, customer service, California collection law and all insurance billing regulation.Req Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel and Access.Req Effective communication with all customers.Req Demonstrate knowledge of and practices the hospital and department policies and operating procedures.Req Knowledgeable in use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventative maintenance, and the standards outlined in the hospital’s Code of Conduct as well as regulatory or compliance policies applicable to job responsibilities.Req Able to project an image of professionalism, appearance and conduct.Req Self-motivated and proactive.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Bachelor’s Degree Business or Hospital AdministrationPref Typing 35-45 wpm and 10-key adding machine and math concepts.Required 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 annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 – $240,240.00. 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 polysomnography technologist performs and evaluates overnight polysomnograms and other types of sleep studies. The individual will function independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep physiology. The technologist will understand the function of equipment used to monitor and record polysomnograms. Knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology is essential. Primary duties include the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaningdisinfection of equipment, and monitoring the polysomnogram. Polysomnographic technologists must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The polysomnography technologist administers oxygen, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, and ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established policy and procedures. This individual may also perform special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing, capnography, ambulatory monitoring, record reviewscoring, and patient education. Other responsibilities may include technologist trainingorientation, in-services, and the performance of other duties as required.Essential Duties:Review existing information in the patient’s chart and examine physician’s orders. Recognize chief sleepwake complaint and communicate effectively with ordering physician, medical director, or clinical director to clarify any unclear or inappropriate orders. Interview patients to assess current medications, caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern, and any intervention treatment requirements.Proficient in setting up and calibrating equipment prior to the patient’s arrival. The technologist must have the knowledge of all sleep study types and have the ability to explain the procedure to the patient.Competent in the preparation of the patient for the appropriate procedure as prescribed by the physician. Must be knowledgeable in the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Oxygen Therapy. Must be able to apply and titrate therapy based on physician’s order and established protocols.Recognize and record clinical and physiological events, note and correct equipment malfunctions, alter patient’s environment, and make appropriate changes to body position as needed to obtain the required sleepwake data.Recognize and respond appropriately to patient’s medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures. Safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self, and ensure the safety and welfare of all patients, including patients with special needs.Checks availability and function of emergency equipments.Remove electrodes and transducers and assist patient with hygiene as necessary. Must comply with Universal Infection Control Procedures and be able to properly disinfect and disinfect polysomnography equipment, electrodes, and transducers.Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWTs).Score Polysomnograms, MSLTs, MWTs according to current guidelines.Prepare summarization reports.The technologist will keep appropriate records pertinent to sleep studies performed and record accurate and necessary patient information in a legible and concise format.Appropriately maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.Stays current on Polysomnographic techniques and updates in sleep disorders.Attends staff meetings and case conferences as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Minimum of two years of experience performing Sleep Studies (preferably in a Hospital setting).Req Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.Req Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.Req Demonstrate teamwork skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree in a related fieldRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020; ORReq Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020; ORReq Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe 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 polysomnography technologist performs and evaluates overnight polysomnograms and other types of sleep studies. The individual will function independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep physiology. The technologist will understand the function of equipment used to monitor and record polysomnograms. Knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology is essential. Primary duties include the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaningdisinfection of equipment, and monitoring the polysomnogram. Polysomnographic technologists must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The polysomnography technologist administers oxygen, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, and ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established policy and procedures. This individual may also perform special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing, capnography, ambulatory monitoring, record reviewscoring, and patient education. Other responsibilities may include technologist trainingorientation, in-services, and the performance of other duties as required.Essential Duties:Review existing information in the patient’s chart and examine physician’s orders. Recognize chief sleepwake complaint and communicate effectively with ordering physician, medical director, or clinical director to clarify any unclear or inappropriate orders. Interview patients to assess current medications, caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern, and any intervention treatment requirements.Proficient in setting up and calibrating equipment prior to the patient’s arrival. The technologist must have the knowledge of all sleep study types and have the ability to explain the procedure to the patient.Competent in the preparation of the patient for the appropriate procedure as prescribed by the physician. Must be knowledgeable in the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Oxygen Therapy. Must be able to apply and titrate therapy based on physician’s order and established protocols.Recognize and record clinical and physiological events, note and correct equipment malfunctions, alter patient’s environment, and make appropriate changes to body position as needed to obtain the required sleepwake data.Recognize and respond appropriately to patient’s medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures. Safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self, and ensure the safety and welfare of all patients, including patients with special needs.Checks availability and function of emergency equipments.Remove electrodes and transducers and assist patient with hygiene as necessary. Must comply with Universal Infection Control Procedures and be able to properly disinfect and disinfect polysomnography equipment, electrodes, and transducers.Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWTs).Score Polysomnograms, MSLTs, MWTs according to current guidelines.Prepare summarization reports.The technologist will keep appropriate records pertinent to sleep studies performed and record accurate and necessary patient information in a legible and concise format.Appropriately maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.Stays current on Polysomnographic techniques and updates in sleep disorders.Attends staff meetings and case conferences as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Minimum of two years of experience performing Sleep Studies (preferably in a Hospital setting).Req Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.Req Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.Req Demonstrate teamwork skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree in a related fieldRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020; ORReq Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020; ORReq Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT) *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate for this position is $44.80. 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.