Research Administrator Jobs

Location:  San Diego, CAThe USC Keck School of Medicine – Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.ATRI is looking for an Assistant Research Administrator to support the Finance Department.  Duties will include, but are not limited to:Preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Develop, prepare and finalize project budgets.Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments. Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly.Review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, including cost-sharing awards, if applicable.Monitors post award spending and commitment activity.  Reviews and certifies monthly expenditure statements and facilitates quarterly review.Monitors reports supporting project status and uses forecasting and decision aides under guidance.Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries. Coordinates and organizes events related to sponsored projects, such as conferences, meetings, site visits, or sponsor reviews, as needed.Participates in and contributes to process improvements and group projects, as required.Salary is dependent on education and experience.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 hourly rate range for this position is $35.34 – $45.15. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
1 Year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with broad knowledge of relevant research computer software, e.g.: Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, SPSS, Visio, and SunGard. Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports. Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports. Proven oral and written communication skills to interact with other employees.

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

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking outstanding applicants to fill a Part-time Medical Oncology Genetic Counselor position at Los Angeles General Medical Center LAGMC.LAGMC is one of the largest public hospitals in the country and a leading teaching hospital.  This position is a unique opportunity to work in an academic setting with an experienced and motivated team to address disparities in genetics.   The patient population at LAGMC reflects the diversity of Los Angeles and this genetic counselor will strive to provide compassionate and culturally informed genetic counseling.  In addition, as the majority of patients seen are non-English, primarily Spanish-speaking, this genetic counselor will have the opportunity to develop and hone counseling skills in other languages and develop linguistically and literacy appropriate materials. Job responsibilities include:Providing cancer genetic counseling services in a busy academic clinical medical oncology setting. The genetic counselor will be responsible for overseeing patient care, providing genetic counseling, coordinating follow-up visits and cascade genetic testing, providing tests results to patients, obtaining/reviewing medical records, and conducting outreach to patients, families, the medical community, and stakeholders.  The genetic counselor will work in collaboration with a growing team of other genetic counselors, physicians, and researchers at the University of Southern California and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.The salary range for this position is $68,640.00 – $68,640.00When 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.Other:Preferred Education: M.S. Genetic Counseling, Board eligible or Board certified.Preferred Experience: One-year experience in genetic counseling preferred. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.Preferred Field of Expertise: Genetic counseling, cancer risk assessmentPercentage of Time: 60%Apply here and upload your CV and 3 references and for further inquiries please contact Charité Ricker, MS, LCGC, 323-409.7710 (office); charite.ricker@med.usc.eduMinimum Education: Master’s degree In Genetics

Minimum Certifications: American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification or Active Candidate for Certification status.

Minimum Experience:

As an integrated part of the department, this position provides coordination of office flow and activities. Offers support in coordinating and maintaining files and data activities in an efficient manner. Provides clerical support to the department staff.As an essential function of the Patient Experience department, this position provides coordination of department flow and activities. Greets and assists Patients, visitors and staff. Assist with all aspects of the patient and Family Experience, coordinates programs, answers patient and family phone calls, verifies reason for call and other pertinent information. Provides appropriate escalation to department leaders. Coordinates scheduling of inpatient programs and services. Has an understanding of office management and helps to coordinate day to day functions and manages department schedule such as meetings and events. Assists the office with clerical duties. Other duties may include acting as a liaison between patients, families and our patient advocates; assisting in managing iPad/media library, office supplies, inventory of patient/unit supplies. Manages incoming requests and ensures follow-up communication is made by working with our advocates and other key departments. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology. Offers support in coordinating and maintaining files and data activities in an efficient, confidential manner. Provides support to the Director and Manager by completing assigned projects or tasks in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers in relaying information in a timely manner. Receive all calls in a professional manner.Take detailed messages, determine urgency of calls, and forward them to the appropriate staff member or leader for escalationWorks with manager/Director in collecting department data related programs and projects and assists in preparing reports, coordinate department meetings to for staff and leaders.Coordinates scheduling of inpatient programs and services and support of programs and projects when needed, including special projects.Knowledgeable of department operations and able to cover for various staff when necessary, including volunteer program specialist. Assist with invoicing management and submission of invoices to accounts payable to ensure we are in good standing. Assist in ensuring that department Volunteers/Interns have resources to perform given assignments.Order and maintain office supplies; assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and interacts with various vendors and manages department inventory of patient and family related supplies (including and not limited to: Homeless program clothing, spiritual care services, necklace project, Compassion cart supplies, precious metal prints program, iPad/Media library and more).Functions as a liaison with department programs including and not limited to: Norris, VHH and Keck patient advocates , concierge services, Friends of Keck and volunteer programPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Experience in customer service.Req Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Req Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented with strong ability to multi-task required.Req Ability to maintain confidential information required.Preferred Qualifications: Pref Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.Pref Customer Service skills including patient satisfaction preferred.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 hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 – $39.69. 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.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems in the clinic, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Clinical nursing experience.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.Preferred Qualifications: Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.Req DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. ▪ (*Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association – *ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (*Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)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)BELOW APPLIES TO LAS VEGAS ONLY (Exempt from KMC Requirements above): ◦ – Nurse Practitioner – NP (NV NSBN): Must have one of the following NP specialized certifications: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP) or Gerontology (AGNP) for primary and secondary care. ◦ – DEA Certificate: Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address ◦ – Board of Pharmacy License: Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate ◦ – Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board: Valid Nevada State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse (RN) ◦ – USC Credentialing – Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 6 months of hire (Will Precept with Physicians, PAs and/or fully credential NPs for up to six months) ◦ – Basic Life Support (BLS): Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 – $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

A Billing Specialist maintains current understanding of billing and coding guidelines that affects the organization practices to ensure claims are consistently billed properly. Responsible for reviewing and resolving claim edits in the billing scrubber for all government and non-government payers; submits claims withing 48 – 72 hrs of creation date; responsible for coordinating rebill requests from internal Compliance department, collections team, audit team, customer service, HIM, and vendors among other areas. May serve as liaison between Revenue Cycle areas and the billing agency to resolve problematic claim edits. Conducts all duties in a professional and timely manner.Essential Duties:Must deliver compassion and respect at all encounters while assisting patients and callers with billing questions and insurance coverage determination on the phone, via email or in person.Apply excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain successful working relationships with team members and various groups throughout the organization. Listen effectively. Build appropriate rapport. Use diplomacy and tact.Document all calls, actions in follow-up system. Confirm/update guarantor, insurance and demographics. Demonstrate ingenuity, self-reliance and resourcefulness. Able to take needed action without direct instructions.Demonstrates ability to deescalate matters – in person or over the phone – providing customers with options to problem solve. Ensure to follow-up timely and embody the USC spirit in all transactions.Partner with patients on Financial assistance and any and all governmental or private payer systems. Establish payment arrangements and settlements within hospital polices. Manage individual scope of work including assigned tasks and activities in a timely manner and within budget.Identify opportunities for improvement and, when appropriate, develop and implement effective solutions.Provide quality service and support to patients and/or client groups. Demonstrate a positive image and perform responsibilities in a professional manner. Ensure that all information and services provided are accurate; meet the customer’s needs, in a timely manner.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Minimum two (2) years’ experience in medical insurance billing required (preferably in facility billing)Preferred Qualifications: 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)Pref Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) Billing and Coding Certificate preferredThe hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 – $39.69. 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.

The RN – Clinical (Specialized Workforce and Transport “SWAT”) position is responsible for providing continuity of patient care by making assistance available where the need arises in the hospital. The S.W.A.T. RN will primarily respond to emergency codes and rapid response calls along with assisting with the transport of critically ill patients. This role involves carrying a mobile phone and rounding on nursing units, supporting non-ICU patients at risk for rapid response or codes, providing specific duties such as IV starts, helping with admissions and discharges, assisting the nurses with multiple tasks as needed and assisting in bedside procedural sedation. This role involves a high level of collaboration with the Clinical Administrative Supervisor and Lead RNs to determine units in need of assistance. This role will require occasionally working a shift in critical care to maintain competencies. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and effectively to providers, nurses, and leaders without hesitation. The ability to clearly and effectively use SBAR to communicate about patient situations, especially during critical situations. This role is best suited for someone who is not only passionate about excellent care, but also interested in serving as a mentor/teacher for non-ICU staff when learning opportunities arise.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Respond to emergency codes and rapid response calls along with assisting with the transport of critically ill patients. Answer mobile phone in timely manner and appropriately triage calls. Round in nursing units, provide guidance for care of the non-ICU patients at risk for rapid response or codes. Carry out other duties as assigned, but not limited to IV starts, helping with admissions and discharges, assisting the nurses with multiple tasks as needed and assisting in bedside procedural sedation. Collaborate with the Clinical Administrative Supervisor and Lead RNs to determine units in need of assistance.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT – Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS – Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN – Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION – Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION – Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Educational flow sheet, Kardex, Care Plan, Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall, MAR, Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms, Belonging Tracking Form, Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checks.EDUCATION – Provides patient/family education as needed, Room/unit orientation, Plan of Care, Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, and Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE – Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT – Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines: IV pump, Feeding pump, PCA pump, Epidural pump, Sequential compression device, Wound VAC, and Heating pad/pump.COMMUNCATION – Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report, Physician Rounds, Patient/family interactions, MDP Rounds, Hand-Off reports, Facility E-mail, and Student/New employee/Contract employee.ORGANIZATION – Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals, Patient identifiers, Unapproved abbreviations, Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out), Hand-Off, Medication Reconciliation, Clinical Alarms, Other: Hazardous waste management, Biohazard, Medication, Sharps. HIPAA, OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas), JCAHO – continuous survey readiness. Critical Values: Write Down, Read Back, and Follow up. Telephone order: Appropriate, Documented, Signed, Timed and Dated Stamped, Entered into unit log. Maintains safe practice in the work environment: Correct body mechanics, Electrical safety, Infection Control Procedures, Hand Washing.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS – (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants. (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S – Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities: Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS – Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS – Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES – Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria. Completes Core Measure Documentation. Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive. Quality Indicators.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities: Relief Charge Nurse, Nursing committees/councils, Hospital Teams, Unit Based Projects, Research, and Published peer review articlePerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)3-5 years Experience as an RN in critical care and/or emergency department within the last five (5) years.Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.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.Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Specialty Certification Critical Care Registered Nurse or Certified Emergency NurseNIHSS NIHSS CertificationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)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 $41.00 – $88.00. 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.

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)II serve with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills and is responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines.Essential Duties:Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanlinessDisassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation..Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above.Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues. Interface with OR, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues. Receive loaner trays via Casechek and communicate with outside companies to help resolve instrument issues.Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties.Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization.Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking systemMay train or provide guidance or work direction to the Sterile Processing Technician I as needed.Performs all other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalent.Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech.Req 1 year Sterile Processing.Req Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.Req Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.Req Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks.Req Knowledge of medical terminology.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Sterile Processing Certification Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification (Must be maintained by renewal before expiration date).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 $26.39 – $44.88. 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 Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for assessment, treatment planning and provision of social work services to patients, families, groups and the interdisciplinary team. The LCSW social worker also provide supervision for graduate master level students as assigned and supervision of MSW employees requiring supervision for all clinical activities. Provides psychosocial services in individual, family, and group formats. Essential Duties:Psychosocial Assessment – to be completed in a timely manner, using theoretical knowledge of human behavior, psychosocial factors having an impact on treatment outcome and an understanding of potential ethical/risk issues.Clinical intervention – to include supportive counseling with patients and families, linkage and referral to community agencies and services, facilitating family conferences, helping families to cope with difficult decisions, i.e. hospice, DNR, placement. Assist families with communicating their concerns to the patient’s physicians. Work collaboratively with Case Managers on discharge planning issues. Provide group facilitation and program development.Triage/ Management of clinical caseload – demonstrate the ability to identify high risk situations, effectively manage caseload, and balance referrals, high risk admissions and ongoing patient care, requesting assistance from colleagues or manager as needed.Legal and ethical standards – to be incorporated into all clinical assessments and interventions, i.e. suspected abuse or neglect, Tarasoff duty to warn, conservatorship, patient rights. Employee must adhere to all Tenet Policies, Procedure and Practices in the area of Social Services.Documentation – to be completed per policy i.e. Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education Form, Advance Health Care Directive follow up form and Social Services Progress NotesIn service – given to other hospital staff regarding the psychosocial issues of patient care. i.e. Lunch and LearnsSocial Service reports– to be provided in a timely manner, i.e. PAS numbers, Case assignment by SW, Absence Approval requests, etc.Quality Improvement – participates in the development, monitoring and analysis of process and outcome indicators for the improvement of patient careMaintains competencies for hospital, age specific and job specific standards of careOther duties as assigned this can include Social Work Month activities, cancer specific support groups and educational programs for patients families, staff and volunteersPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.Req 2 years Experience in a medical setting.Req 1 year Experience within a cancer setting.Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW (CA DCA).Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.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 $95,680.00 – $158,230.00. 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 Application Specific Intelligent Computing (ASIC) Lab at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (USC’s ISI) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in Silicon Photonics, with a focus on advanced computing applications.The selected candidate will contribute to the design, prototyping, and testing of photonic devices and circuits aimed at enabling next-generation computing architectures, such as optical in-memory computing. The role involves close collaboration with leading fabrication partners (e.g., GlobalFoundries, AIM Photonics), participation in multi-project wafer (MPW) tapeouts, and system-level experimental validation of fabricated prototypes. A strong drive for innovation is essential, as the work will push the boundaries of current photonic technologies and computing models.**This is a one year appointment, with possibility of extension based on project funding and performance.****This position is located in our Arlington, Virginia Office. Hybrid work option available.**ResponsibilitiesLead photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation using commercial tools.Contribute to novel photonic computing architectures including optical in-memory and neuromorphic computing.Coordinate tapeout and fabrication of silicon photonic devices with commercial foundries.Characterize fabricated devices using optical and electrical test setups.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners for end-to-end prototyping and validation.Contribute to publications, technical reports, and intellectual property development.QualificationsPh.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field.Strong background in Integrated Phonics, including demonstrated experience in PIC design, layout, and tapeout in commercial foundries.Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, IPKISS, Ansys, KLayout).Hands-on experience in device fabrication, testing, and characterization (e.g., using probe stations, tunable lasers, optical spectrum analyzers).Familiarity with materials such as Si, SiN, AlN, BaTiO₃, or 2D materials is a plus.Strong publication record and excellent communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.Preferred ExperienceExperience with MPW runs (e.g., AIM Photonics, GF Fotonix).Exposure to optical in-memory compute or optical AI accelerators.Familiarity with advanced packaging methods for photonics.Previous collaboration with industry or transition of research to commercial applications.Why Join UsThis position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in photonics-enabled hardware acceleration for AI and advanced computing. You will work alongside a dynamic team at the forefront of next-generation system design, engaging in real-world prototyping with direct impact on future computing platforms.The role provides hands-on collaboration with top-tier fabrication partners and national research consortia, access to advanced prototyping infrastructure, and the chance to shape the direction of innovative silicon photonics technologies. It is an ideal opportunity for those passionate about bridging fundamental research with practical, scalable solutions.The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000. 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.Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years

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Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.