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POSITION SUMMARYPerforms a variety of technical and clerical functions that include the procurement and processing of laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture using laboratory established procedures effectively and providing clerical support in the Clinical and Anatomic Pathology areas.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAnswers and handles or screens and transfers all telephone calls,Appropriately uses venipunctures and finger stick/heel stick procedures on infants and Children.Using standardized venipuncture technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently (appropriately for different age groups).Assists in the procurement of other clinical specimens including bone marrow and other procedures as required.Contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.Contributes to accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages by accurately performing patient identification (i.e., 2 patient identification), by using patient name and date of birth skillfully collecting properly prepared specimens, labeling all specimen in patient room and submitting accurate, complete paperwork for clinical assay.Contributes to accurate and timely testing by processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.Contributes to timely patient care by investigating and resolving discrepancies and communicating findings to appropriate personnel.Cooperate with other lab personnel and hospital personnel for efficient reporting of lab results.Discards specimen after test or stores for future reference as appropriate.Draw blood from in and out patients and ER patients when needed.Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency and credentialing files.Follows clerical problems associated with test requests and reports.Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performance of duties.Fosters continuous improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.Greets and assists all patients and visitors by politely and efficiently obtaining appropriate information and/or required paperwork.Have knowledge and perform some clerical functions in the laboratory office.Help with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel.Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and keeps the work areas stocked and cleaned.Performs clerical duties and projects as requested.Performs other job-related duties by accepting delegated assignments.Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s care.Processes incoming and outgoing test results, outpatient appointments and all other requests for laboratory services.Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner.Promotes excellent customer relations through clear communication, active listening, caring, and demonstrating supportive interaction.Properly labels and prepares specimens for distribution to various sections of the laboratory or for sending out to outside testing facilities, i.e., centrifuging, aliquoting and freezing.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide departmental and interdepartmental quality control Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, improvement and quality planning activities.Education Minimum (Required) High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not required) Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry or equivalent preferred.

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Preferred (Not required) A minimum of one year experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology lab preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) • California Phlebotomy Certification – CPTI or CPTII required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Education Minimum (Required) Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Work Experience Minimum (Required) Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required) • A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred
Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) • A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required

POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Education Minimum (Required) Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Work Experience Minimum (Required) Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required) • A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred
Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) • A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required

POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Education Minimum (Required) Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Work Experience Minimum (Required) Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required) • A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred
Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) • A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required

POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Education Minimum (Required) Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Work Experience Minimum (Required) Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required) • A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred

Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) • A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required
NIHSS Certification required

POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.IV competency in IV therapy.Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Staff RN

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Health and select members of the Counseling and Mental Health (CMH) leadership team and is responsible for scheduling and coordination of meetings/seminars/travel, coordinating priorities throughout the day, and performing independent and collaborative projects as needed. Provides general and complex administrative support for the AVP and CMH Directors Team. Responsible for organizing office functions, liaising with high-level campus partners and business contacts, maintaining a complex calendar by setting up and executing virtual and in-person meetings, project coordination and presentation, managing records including meeting minutes and policies, and conflict resolution for leadership scheduling requirements. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Prepares and sends organization-wide communications. Make travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner utilizing corporate web-based tools. Work with customers, executive leaders and other administrative personnel within the division and business management function in support of projects and tasking as required. Maintains excellent prioritization skills and practices the upmost discretion. This position is considered a confidential employee.Provides general and complex administrative support for the Chief Officer, Executive Leaders and/or Administrative Director of Student Health. Supports the USC Student Health Executive Committee in their governance responsibilities. Responsible for office supervision including, but not limited, organizing office functions, liaising with high-level campus partners and business contacts, providing work and direction to clerical support staff, maintaining a complex calendar by setting up and executing virtual and in-person meetings, project coordination and presentation, managing records including meeting minutes and policies, and conflict resolution for leadership scheduling requirements. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Prepares and sends organization-wide communications. Make travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner utilizing corporate web-based tools. Work with customers, executive leaders and other administrative personnel within the division and business management function in support of projects and tasking as required. Maintains excellent prioritization skills and practices the upmost discretion. This position is considered a confidential employee.Essential Duties:Responsible for coordinating schedule, including arranging meetings and appointments for the AVP and other CMH leaders as requested by the AVP.Manages small projects to completion. Prepares presentations as necessary.Tracks CMH Directors Meetings and designated committee minutes. Forwards as appropriate for additional review and approval. Follows established processes for posting and filing.Responsible for functioning as liaison between other Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants to ensure equitability in productivity and cohesive work environment.Responsible for providing research and administrative support to special projects, preparing data and follow-up projects as directed.Responsible for coordination and confirmation of travel arrangements, including lodging and airline and/or automobile reservations, preparation of travel authorization forms and expense reports as directed.Responsible for using sound judgment when complications arise outside the scope of authority, such as the need for deadline augmentation, and bringing these to the attention of the appropriate Administrative Representative(s) in a timely manner.Reviews and prioritizes all incoming correspondence. Determines actions required and follows through to completion. Researches and drafts responses on behalf of executive, refers to executive’s direct reports for action, or refers to executive for personal reply.Facilitates communications between executive and his/her direct reports. Assesses and prioritizes the urgency of situations and determines appropriate action.Interacts with university offices on behalf of an executive to facilitate communications and critical information exchange. Handles all assigned communication and correspondence including sensitive and confidential matters. Represents supervisor through telephone and personal contacts, as needed.Responsible for maintaining security of information: e.g. patient medical records, hospital financial information, salary, staff and legal information in a confidential nature.Responsible for processing calls from patients, their families and the general public by assessing the urgency of the situation and suggesting appropriate referrals or informing the appropriate Administrative Representative(s) when the situation warrants his/her attention.Plans meetings and events hosted by the AVP. Coordinates arrangements with internal and/or external vendors to include travel, lodging, refreshments, guest speakers, and presentation materials and equipment. Attends events to ensure arrangements are handled according to plan and as a representative of the executive.Maintains repository of vendor contracts and tracks contract expiration. Order and reconcile supplies and other purchases.Prepares meeting minutes.Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usages.Responsible for performing other duties as directed by leadership.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq 3 years Previous administrative experience in senior executive settingReq Typing at 60 + WPM.Req Transcription and mathematical aptitude.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, etc.Req Microsoft Office knowledge.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Bachelor’s DegreeRequired 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 $33.00 – $54.02. 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 Department of Political Science and International Relations in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California invites applications for part-time, teaching-track faculty positions for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.The position is open to the ranks of Instructor, Lecturer, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Associate Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Professor (Teaching), Assistant Professor of the Practice,  Assistant Professor (Teaching), Associate Professor (Teaching), and Professor (Teaching).  Successful candidates would teach up to four undergraduate courses during the academic year (and no more than two in each semester).Qualifications: Applicants should have completed an advanced degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred) and show evidence of teaching excellence in the fields of Political Science and International Relations.  We will strongly prioritize applicants who have successful experience teaching undergraduate classes in these fields and who have subject-matter expertise in one or more of the highlighted subject areas:-Intelligence and Cyber Ops-International Relations: Violence and Conflict, Security, and Diplomacy (especially European security and diplomacy)-Public Law-International Finance-Environmental Law, Policy, and Politics- Regional expertise on China, South Asia, the Middle East, or AfricaApplication Materials:– Cover Letter (including thorough description of relevant expertise and experience)– Curriculum Vitae– Teaching Evaluations and sample syllabi, if available– The names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference (referees should speak to teaching abilities)In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.  Review of applications will begin immediately and proceed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.For additional information please contact:Morris Levy, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate StudiesDepartment of Political Science and International RelationsDr. Medicine Crow (DMC) 352University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA 90089-0044morrisl@usc.eduThe per course rate for this position is $11,000 . 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 Department of Mathematics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, seeks to fill a Simons Collaboration Assistant Professor (RTPC) of Mathematics position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. This particular position has additional support from the Simons collaboration grant No. 999367, New Structures in low-dimensional topology, and will be supervised by Professor Cris Negron. This is a teaching and research-track position with a term of up to 3 years and a teaching load of 2-semester courses per year.Competitive applicants should have experience working in one or more of the following areas: quantum topology, quantum groups, tensor categories, the mathematics of quantum field theory, conformal field theories and vertex operator algebras, and/or related topics. Candidates should demonstrate great promise in research and evidence of strong teaching. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an appropriate field of study.To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) Cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) Research Statement,  (4) Teaching Statement, (5) At least four letters of reference uploaded by the letter writers, one of which must address teaching. Please submit applications electronically through MathJobs at http://www.mathjobs.org. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application.   It suffices to upload recommendation letters on mathjobs. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.  Review of applicants will begin on November 15, 2023, and will continue until these positions are filled.The annual base salary range for this position is $74,000 – $85,000. 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 Spatial Sciences Institute, located in Los Angeles, California, invites applicants for a full-time teaching-track faculty position in the ranks of instructor, lecturer, assistant professor (teaching), associate professor (teaching), professor (teaching), assistant professor of the practice, associate professor of the practice and professor of the practice, for the 2024-2025 academic year.The Institute, housed in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, provides world-class education for scores of working professionals, researchers, graduate and undergraduate students. Today, it offers a Ph.D. in Population, Health and Place; a doctoral-level Graduate Certificate in Spatial Analytics; an M.S. in Global Security Studies; an M.S. and four Graduate Certificates in Geographic Information Science and Technology; an M.S. in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence; an M.S. in Spatial Data Science, an M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis; a B.S. in Geodesign; a B.S. in Global Geodesign; a B.S. in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence; a Minor in Spatial Studies; a Minor in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence; and a Minor in GIS and Sustainability Science. In addition, the Institute offers several large-scale general education courses with a spatial sciences foundation.The successful candidate will have substantive expertise and demonstrated excellence in teaching in the Institute’s core areas of geographic information science and place, along with the accompanying geospatial technologies. In particular, the Institute has priority on expertise and experience in human security and geospatial intelligence, spatial computing, spatial data acquisition, spatial data science and spatial economics. This position may also be expected to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: geodesign; human security and geospatial intelligence; population, health and place; remote sensing and Earth observation; spatial computing; spatial data acquisition; spatial data science; and spatial economics and data analysis.Review of candidates starts immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of appointment. Please submit your curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and experience, a writing sample (chapter or article), samples of syllabi and teaching evaluations, and the names and contact information for three references that could speak to teaching abilities. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.  We encourage prospective candidates to review our website at http://spatial.usc.edu/ prior to applying. For additional information, contact Dr. John P. Wilson at 213-740-1908 or jpwilson@usc.edu.The annual base salary range for this position is $74,000 – $106,200. 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.