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The Claims Auditor is responsible for interacting with outside insurance agencies, patients, and hospital departments including the Regional Business Office on audits, disputed charges and hospital billing and charging problems.Essential Duties:Responsible for coordinating with department leadership and CTO (Clinical Trial Office) on all MCA’s (Medicare Coverage Analyses) or ROF (Research Order Form) with any type of discrepancies to ensure account audits are completed timely.Maintains knowledge of any new ROF (Research Order Form) located in the TRUE data base system or ONCOR.Perform daily audit of research accounts flagged as related to clinical trial or research program against the medical record to ensure justification of charge.Audit includes releasing claims from billing edit hold.Participates in continuous quality improvement analysis to ensure efficiency, compliance and productivity meet the highest standards possible.Inter-department communication to validate and finalize audit reviews and process for billing.Maintains current status of claims that have been placed on a billing hold status. Department goal is 60 days from assignment.Attends and participates in monthly Research Department Meetings.Provides explanation of charges and/or billing discrepancies as needed.Coordinates and assigns pre-release claims to HIM (Health Information Management) on any issues/questions regarding charges and/or modifiers.Completes and finalize returned denied claims from CTO as well as claim billing errors related to patient and insurance inquiries.Assist with A/R reconciliation of billed accounts for possible adjustment review to ensure paid accounts are reviewed timely.Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 3 years Experience in a broad medical/surgical background.Req 2 years Experience in medical auditing.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Knowledge of general medical terminology.Req Knowledge of all insurance types, including government health programs and insurance medical policies.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Program as LVN or RNPref Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN (CA DCA) ORPref Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)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 $29.00 – $45.20. 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.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of biological specimens that involves the application of a variety of appropriate professional knowledge. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is under the direct supervision of the section Technical Coordinator and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Laboratory Services. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAble to analyze and priorities work duties.Able to identify and solve technical problems and difficulties during routine testing.Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed, approval of appropriate technical coordinator.Assists in developing a recording system to ensure that necessary controls in the work steps are documented.Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to assure accuracy in test results.Assists in training and orienting new employees and students.Assists the section supervisor in reviewing and solving quality control problems.Assumes the role of a section supervisor when required.Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; andContributes to a safe, organized and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the tests being performed.  Requires a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.Each individual performing high complexity testing.Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory.Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency, licensure and credentialing files.Ensures that Staff Clinical Laboratory Technicians and other trainees are prepared for their responsibilities by providing objectives, instruction and guidance as appropriate.Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.Fosters continued improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.Initiates, suggests, and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of appropriate technical coordinator.Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.May assist the section supervisor in preparing and writing procedure manuals.May calibrate instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; may perform first line preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including optical, electronic and mechanical apparatus and may institute necessary service, in the absence of the section or shift supervisor, or as required by the supervisor.May review all outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors as requested. Notifies the technical coordinator when supplies are at a low level.Performs all routine and new test procedures which are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific work area.Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.Performs phlebotomy or assistance in the front office as necessary.Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous and helpful manner.Provides accurate and timely test results by performing assigned tests in accordance with established procedures and policies.Reads the results of tests and examinations and interprets them in terms of the quality of the test performed and definitiveness of the results as they relate to each other and to different age groups.Recognized the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapted to these changes.Recognizes departures from a norm (for different age groups) and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation.Responds to the needs of the department and hospital by performing other job-related duties as assigned.Job Requirements

Education
Minimum (Required) Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required) Microbiology experience, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required) Valid State of California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $50.76 – $68.22. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Chart Auditor is responsible for validating, clearing, and finalizing DNB edits either in the PFS host Patient Accounting system or claims editing system. At times, the Chart Auditor may conduct insurance audits with designated payer auditor per contractual terms. The Chart Auditor may also be responsible for hospital department communication including disputed charges, charge capture, and or pending supporting documentation.Essential Duties:Responsible for interacting with hospital departments including the PFS Business Office, and or insurance/payers on audits, disputed charges and hospital billing and charging problems.Communicate with hospital department directors on a weekly or as needed basis on outstanding or missing documentation or charging issues.Completes charge audits or billing edits as necessary in a timely and accurate manner.Assists with training for new hires or temporary/contract staff.Complies with USC University Hospital guidelines.Communicates with , insurance companies or auditing services to resolve complaints or defense audits.Completes department charge master updates and department requests timely and accurately.Communicates with hospital departments as needed regarding billing, charging, and documentation problems.Finds solutions to existing charging problems.Schedules and conducts high dollar amount defense audits of patient medical records with insurance company representatives to verify documentation to support hospital Completes charge corrections and coordinates necessary re-bills based on agreed audit results.Validates and manages bill holds relating to charge reviews held by Risk Management. Coordinates approvals with Risk Management an d bill release process.Conduct concurrent or focus audits to validate charge capture audits on randomly selected accounts monthly to identify charging issues which may indicate deficiencies in charge pathways and processes and target specific departmental issues.Consistently and thoroughly work DNFB and PFS claim edits work lists to ensure timely completion within Keck USC policies and monthly goals.Assists and supports the Director of Revenue Analysis and Director of A/R Management as assigned.Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.Req Working functions of the Medical Record Department.Req Good organizational skills and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines.Req Operate standard office equipment, for example, scanning equipment, fax machines, multi-line telephone system and copy machines.Req Work independently and as a team member.Req Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredit program in one of the following areas: LVN, RN, Certified Coding Specialist or Professional Coder.Pref Computers and keyboarding skill, PC, Windows, Excel.Pref 1 year Experience in medical auditing or HIM coding preferredPref Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN (CA DCA) ORPref Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA) ORPref Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) ORPref Certified Professional Coder – CPC (AAPC)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 $68,640.00 – 112,370.00. 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 Service Desk Agent II is responsible for supporting inbound tickets and phone calls to clients and triage needs to higher level engineers as required. This role will provide Tier 2 level support, including level 1 escalations for workstations, servers, virtualization, printers, networks, and vendor specific hardware and software. This position is also responsible for supporting the end user community at the clinic locations. This position will provide support for all users experiencing problems with the clinical application software suite, various operating systems, business productivity software, network and wifi connectivity and other computer related technology.Essential Duties:Duties include end user support, quickly analyze & diagnose application/system issues, creating & updating user accounts in Active Directory & other systems, performs software installs, PC maintenance and maintain communication for planned & unplanned outages.Act as the point of contact for all IT related issues. Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related technologies.Interviews user to collect information about problem and leads user through diagnostic procedures to determine source of error. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.Quickly analyze, diagnose and resolve user support issues. Research, isolation, resolution and follow-up for routine user problems, referring more complex problems to supervisor or technical staff.Creating and updating tickets via Footprints ticketing system according to specified priority levels. Follows USC Health Sciences IT problem and ticket tracking procedures.Provides User Account provisioning services, as required by creating and updating user accounts via Active Directory.Install software via Active Directory or System Center Configuration Management (SCCM). Provide remote support via GoToAssist, and SCCM.Provide basic in-house training to Microsoft application suite; Setup and configuring email for multi-platform mobile devices.Assists in the acquisition and installation of personal computers, servers, software, peripheral devices and other necessary equipment.Works collaboratively with other USC Health Sciences IT team members to resolve system problems in a timely fashion.Provide technical and troubleshooting assistance to USC Health Sciences Campus end users, as required.Escalate priority and unresolved issues to leadership in order to resolve quickly and efficiently.Provide superior customer service, training and support to USC Health Sciences Campus end users, as required.Identify and recommend ways to improve processes to USC Health Science’s IT Client Services Team.Adhere to USC Health Science’s IT processes and practices.Ability to assist with training, documenting and provide guidance to IT staff as needed & oversight for global tickets.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 3 years Experience in IT.Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.Req Excellent written & verbal communication skills.Req Knowledge of triage, track & monitor ticket progress per required SLA & follow escalation procedures.Req Must demonstrate ability to learn quickly and adapt to new & changing environments along with the willingness to take on additional responsibilities.Req Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team setting as needed and follow-up towards the successful completion of assigned tasks.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree Degree in a related field.Pref 2 years Experience in Desktop and/or Service Desk Support.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.

Under the direction of Information Services Leadership, the incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of machine learning models, including design, build, and maintenance of machine learning models. The MLOps Engineer will play an integral role in implementing artificial intelligence solutions across Keck Medicine of USC. The incumbent will partner with data scientists, data team members, and clinical operations to deploy, monitor, and maintain machine learning solutions that will improve patient care, support operational excellence, and advance clinical research. The incumbent will ensure seamless integration, automation, and scaling of AI solutions within the existing infrastructure by leveraging DevOps expertise. They will maintain and continuously improve MLOps pipelines for monitoring, versioning, and deploying models in production environments. The incumbent will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of artificial intelligence solutions and comes with DevOps experience, ensuring seamless integration, deployment, and automation of systems. The MLOps Engineer will implement best practices for testing, debugging, and performance monitoring of AI systems to ensure reliability and scalability.Essential Duties:Design, build and maintain production-grade machine learning models, with real-time inference, scalability, and reliability.Develop end-to-end scalable ML infrastructure using cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.Develop AI pipelines for various data processing needs, including data ingestion, pre-processing, and search and retrieval, ensuring solutions meet all technical and business requirements.Monitor model performance for data drift and concept drift detection, automate retraining processes where necessary to maintain model accuracy and relevance.Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, analytics teams, and DevOps teams to design and implement robust deployment pipelines for continuous improvement of machine learning models.Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for machine learning models, automating testing and deployment processes.Configure and manage monitoring and logging solutions to track model performance, system health, and anomalies, enabling timely intervention and proactive maintenance.Implement version control systems for machine learning models, parameters, results and associated code to track changes and facilitate collaboration.Ensure all machine learning systems meet security and compliance standards, including data protection and privacy regulations.Lead engineering efforts in creating and implementing methods and workflows for ML/GenAI model engineering, LLM advancements, and optimizing deployment frameworks while aligning with business strategic directions.Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of MLOps processes and configuration.Strong communication and collaboration skills, to collaborate cross-functionally and align on deployment strategies and technical requirementsOther duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Degree in computer science, engineering or closely related fieldReq Proven experience with: Artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure or GCP). Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) or container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). CI/CD tools (e.g., Github Actions). Programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, R, SQL). MLOps engineering principles, agile methodologies, and DevOps lifecycle management. Technical writing and documentation for AI/ML models and processes. Healthcare data and machine learning use cases.Req Ability to solve complex problems through troubleshootingReq Deep understanding of coding, architecture, and deployment processesReq Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracyReq Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailReq Self-starter with the ability to solution when requirements are vague or ambiguousPreferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree Degree in computer science, engineering or closely related fieldRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The 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.

As an integrated part of the department, this position will assists construction project managers in implementing and tracking of specific short-term/long term projects and provides update as needed. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling, and reporting to ensure goals and objective of projects are accomplished within prescribed cost, quality and contract parameters. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of project work.Essential Duties:Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects. Assists project managers in administration and coordination of projects to ensure goals and objective of projects are accomplished. Provides technical and contract management support to project managers during the design, construction, fit up and closeout phases of project.Creates, evaluates, and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Formulates and solves problems. Oversees architect’s contract administration services to ensure required field checks are conducted in the construction phase to ensure compliance within project specifications, plans, established Keck Medicine of USC guidelines, standards and policies.Conducts job walks regularly with construction contractors to validate percent completion for purpose of calculating incurred cost for the month for purpose of progress payment. Analyzes monthly schedule submissions, as necessary. Reviews and negotiates an agreed recovery plan.Assists project managers with coordination between the architect and general contractor participants with various types of contract type delivery. Reconciles design phase estimates.Assists project manager with managing, developing and coordinating Keck Medicine of USC’s design process to ensure that plans prepared by architect provide functional program requirements and conform to budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.Prepares request for proposals, collects and analyzes bids for design and construction services. Coordinates with vendors and Contracts Department for bid awards and contracts.Prepares and conducts research and analyzes and interprets data. Helps develop and maintain the Estimate at Completion Cost (EAC) of project through all phases of project delivery.Review change order requests. Analyzes change order request to determine merit. Prepares check estimates of work amount or obtains a check estimate and negotiates agreed change order, requiring expertise in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Assists project manager to prepare change order language.Prioritizes workload to meet pre-determined deadlines, determine urgency of workload and forward completed product to the appropriate level intra or interdepartmentally.Effectively communicates with the Department Team relaying information that may require their follow up or input ensuring all deadlines are metComputer Skills – Use of MS office (and other software/applications) and data entry into computerized databases.Customer Service – Responds to requests for data from multiple areas by communicating to the next level for approvalAttends staff/project meetings as assigned. Prepares Department leadership with data for review prior to meeting and with any necessary follow up after the meetings.Must be able to enter information and proof the information prior to the deadline to ensure data accuracy before any transmittals to leadership or external sources.Provides training to other staff members as requested.Provides regular updates to Department leadership throughout the duration of projects to ensure deadlines will be met and any issues are identified.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into the Computer systems.Adheres to protecting patient confidentiality.Performs other duties and projects as assigned.Required Qualifications:Combination of experience and education may substitute for Bachelor’s DegreeReq 3-5 years Direct construction project management and planning experience.Req Proficient in supporting multiple project managers. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Req Excellent skills in use of personal computer software programs including but not limited to Procore, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Bluebeam, and Visio.Req Must be detail oriented.Req Must be well-organized and work independently with minimal direction.Req Organization/time management skills. Written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, Construction Management or related fieldRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The 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 mission of USC Recreational Sports is to provide the university community with opportunities to pursue a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities. Recreational Sports aims to support our members through fitness and recreational programming, leadership development, training, and cross-unit collaboration. Recreational Sports includes the following programs and services: Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Fitness Programs, Youth Programs, Aquatics, Informal Recreation, Facility Memberships, and Special Events. Our staff works together to provide quality recreational activities, enhance the USC student experience, provide quality customer service, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to full-time and student employees.Under the direction of the Aquatics & Risk Management Coordinator, the Aquatics & Safety Specialist will help coordinate the daily use and operation of the Uytengsu Aquatics Center and PED Indoor Pool, including direct oversight of the lifeguard staff, facility maintenance, rescue equipment, and first-aid supplies. The Aquatics & Safety Specialist will support the department Risk Management program by leading department trainings, maintaining emergency equipment, supplies, and conducting safety audits.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists the Coordinator in ensuring safety and quality program delivery.Assists with developing student staff training and administrative duties.Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and evaluates student positions, including head lifeguards, lifeguards, and safety instructors.Responsible for conducting a comprehensive regular in-service training program for all aquatics staff.Responsible for evaluating, updating, and revising all aquatics manuals, handbooks, waivers, forms, policies, and procedures.Researches, purchases, inventories, and distributes aquatic recreational equipment and supplies.Maintains a full knowledge of current risk management standards, policies, and practices in aquatic operations and programming. Ensures that all risk management and liability expectations are met and documented.Continuously monitors all aquatic areas for hazardous or unsafe conditions.Immediately reports any hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and takes appropriate action.Provides support for departmental programs and events, including special events, intramural events, and club events/games.Supports department operations serving as a first responder for emergency situations, providing emergency care, providing customer service, resolving conflicts, and making decisions regarding facility usage.While on duty as a lifeguard, provides continuous, uninterrupted scanning of pool and aquatic area.Reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with Rec Sports policies and procedures.Supports department operations in leading certification courses (CPR/AED/First Aid/BBP) and first-aid workshops.Additional duties as assigned in support of USC Recreational Sports.Minimum QualificationsEducation     Bachelor’s DegreeCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.Experience   Experience in facility management, aquatics/program supervision, or student personnel administration.Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding. Additional Instructor certification required; must be able to obtain instructor certification within 90 days of hire. Knowledge of computer software for record maintenance and familiarity with aquatic facilities operations.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.Preferred QualificationsEducationMaster’s DegreeExperienceTwo years of experience in lifeguard supervision.Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish department goals.Candidates should possess a strong orientation towards customer service, organizational skills, decision-making skills, and a willingness to work with the student and staff/faculty populations.Note: This position will require some early mornings, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.The hourly rate range for this position is $24.96 – $27.38. 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.#LI-MN1 Minimum Education:
– Related undergraduate study
– Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience:
– 3 years,
– Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience

Minimum Field of Expertise:
– Knowledge of computer software for record maintenance and familiarity with facilities operations.

The Nurse Practitioner is a member of the intensive care team and has as his/her primary responsibility the management of critically ill complex patients in a cardiothoracic ICU setting. The NP has specialized skill and knowledge related to the unique Cardiothoracic ICU setting in which s/he practices and performs 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 in a specific Cardiothoracic ICU, according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. May also need to explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient’s family, staff, and healthcare learners. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). Formulate and implement treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s).Essential Duties:1. Primary responsibility is the management of critically ill complex patients in an intensive care setting.2. Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.3. Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions and completes patient care procedures correctly.4. 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.5. Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results including lab studies, professional consults and approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.6. Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans. Formulates and implements treatment plans for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physicians.7. 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.8. Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.9. Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications and provides direct patient care services in the ICU setting, according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards.10. 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.11. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.12. 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.13. Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations. Provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession.14. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years Five years clinical nursing experience.Req 2 years 2 years minimum Cardiothoracic ICU experience as a NP or RN required.Pref Experience in the following devices Preferred: Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), IMPELLA, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)Req Must be able to intubate patients (or willing to perform this function once trained) and manage critical situations and codes.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)The hourly rate range for this position is $77.64 – $127.00. 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 Infection Preventionist II coordinates the organization-wide Infection Prevention Program, including surveillance and prevention activities, data collection, analysis and trending, and education of staff, and serves as a resource/consultant for all departments and services regarding Infection Prevention issues. The Infection Preventionist II independently performs surveillance for healthcare-acquired infections, environmental rounds, and survey readiness activities. The Infection Preventionist II will be the subject matter expert (SME) for reported healthcare-associated infections of CLABSI, CAUTI, and SSI. In addition, this position will support competency and training needs for infection prevention staff.Essential Duties:1. Planning and Organization of Infection Prevention Program Activities a. Independently implements, and coordinates functions, and activities of the organization’s Infection Prevention program as defined by the department leaders and Infection Control Committee. b. Maintains the organization’s Infection Prevention Program compliance with local, state, and federal rules, recommendations, and regulations (Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Condition of Participation (CoP), Joint Commission on Accreditation (TJC), Standards of Practice, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (APIC)). c. Maintains the hospital Infection Prevention Program compliance with related hospital Medical Staff Bylaws. d. Identifies and reviews Infection Prevention Policies as changes in Infection Prevention practices evolve. e. Contributes to the program’s annual goals to include strategies to accomplish the goals, measured outcomes, and implementation. f. Establishes and maintains rapport with medical staff, department, and service directors as well as others concerned with patient care (direct or indirectly) g. Provides inputs for agenda and monthly reports and research agenda items for presentation to the Infection Control Committee. h. Provide surveillance summary reports and surveillance studies to appropriate committees and departments. i. Distribute findings and recommendations of the committee to hospital personnel and medical staff committees as directed. j. Coordinates and monitors implementation of Infection Control Committee recommendations and follows results. k. In collaboration with the Infection Prevention leaders, interacts with the Infection Control Committee Chair and/or designee for case review, policy and procedure development, statistical analysis, and implementation of intervention strategies. l. Assists Department Directors/Managers and Medical Directors in implementing the Infection Prevention Program within their departments. m. Collaborates with the Employee Health Program and Employee Health Manager in managing employee exposure to communicable and infectious diseases.2. Designs, coordinates, compiles, and conducts surveillance and epidemiological investigations and interprets data collected. a. Conducts infection surveillance on a concurrent and/or retrospective basis to identify hospital-related infections. b. Aids in the development of a plan for decreasing hospital-related infection rates. c. Participates and develops designs of surveillance plans, performance measurement, and improvement plans for hospital base services and ambulatory care services. d. Coordinates and conducts environmental and other surveillance as directed by the Infection Prevention leaders to evaluate patient care environments for Infection Prevention practices and hazards. e. Makes rounds for case findings, environmental sanitation monitoring, and supervision of Infection Prevention practices as directed by the Infection Prevention leaders. f. Reviews laboratory reports daily to identify potential hospital-acquired infections, emerging pathogens, epidemiologically significant organisms, and reportable pathogens. Differentiates colonization, infection, and contamination. g. Recognizes sentinel events and marker organisms for immediate investigation and intervention. h. Reviews patient medical records, correlates results of diagnostic and laboratory tests with clinical patient status, and differentiates between community-acquired and hospital-acquired infections. i. Collects, compiles, and identifies data on hospital-acquired infections. Follows approved mechanism for identifying baseline/threshold rates. j. Analyzes surveillance data for trends, patterns, or clusters and prepares reports for committees. k. Assesses and analyzes all information pertinent to surveillance, investigations and evaluation of outcome. l. Assist with the preparation of annual report and evaluation of Infection Prevention Program with department director for effectiveness. m. Enters reportable HAI to assigned web base data program.3. Communication a. Collects and communicates significant Infection Prevention information and data to the appropriate member of the healthcare team and the Infection Control Committee. b. Communicates effectively with the Infection Prevention Leaders regarding ongoing projects, work activities, and other issues or concerns relating to Infection Prevention as mutually agreed upon. c. Communicates and collaborates per policy with other hospital departments and community agencies to provide expertise and coordinate Infection Prevention services.4. Consultation a. Provides Infection Prevention /Epidemiology consultation to other members of the healthcare team on an ongoing basis per request. b. Conducts communicable disease counseling as requested by medical staff or nursing staff.5. Education a. Assists in educational needs assessment of the hospital staff about Infection Prevention. b. Uses principles of adult learning in developing education strategies. c. Develops goals, objectives, and lesson plans for Infection Prevention education offerings. d. Conducts organization-wide in-services, including but not limited to hospital orientation, nursing orientation, and other educational sessions as indicated by the department leader. e. Evaluates the effectiveness of education presentation. f. Reviews develops, and orders education materials. g. Attends education training, in-services, workshops, and seminars and disseminates pertinent information.6. Regulatory Interface and Communicable Disease Reporting a. In the absence of the Infection Prevention Leaders, acts as a hospital liaison with the Public Health Department, following state-mandated reporting guidelines.7. Outbreak Investigation and Management a. Identifies clusters of infections about expected levels, single cases of unusual pathogens, or specific problem trends and initiates outbreak investigation as required.8. Customer a. Projects organization values to all customer groups.9. Infection Prevention a. Demonstrates current knowledge of Infection Prevention process/ policies/ procedures and acts a role model for Infection Prevention Practice. b. Aseptic Technique c. Recognizes infectious and communicable processes and initiates appropriate actions. d. Follows and implements Standard Precautions e. Practices correct handwashing technique f. Follows Hospital Exposure Control Protocol g. Uses PPE appropriately when required. h. Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) CLABSI, CAUTI, and SSI by validating hospital-acquired infection using published NHSN definitions.10. Others a. Performs other duties as necessary for the smooth operation of the department and the hospital. b. Performs other monitoring related to performance improvement as directed by the department leaders. c. Participates during disasters as specified in the hospital’s Emergency Preparedness Manual. d. Participates in call rotation acting as an Infection prevention consultant, 24 hr./ 7 days or as assigned by department leaders. e. Takes lead role on assigned department investigations. f. Supports competency and training needs for new infection prevention staff as directed by Infection prevention leaders.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing public health, or related healthcare related field with current CIC certification. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire. ORReq MPH Masters in Public health with current CIC certification with current CIC certification. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire. ORReq PhD, DNP, or other doctorate. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire.Req 5-10 years Experience in Infection prevention in acute care setting.Req Working knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis , disinfection and sterilization practices, adult education principles, infectious disease , disease transmission, surveillance techniques, performance measurement and improvement principles, licensing standards and regulations.Req Computer skills, applied knowledge of applied biostatistics, written and graphical presentation skillsPreferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified in Infection Control – CIC (CBIC) With Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing public health, or related healthcare related field, current CIC certification is required. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire ORReq Certified in Infection Control – CIC (CBIC) With MPH Masters in Public health, current CIC certification is required. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire ORReq Certified in Infection Control – CIC (CBIC) With PhD, DNP, or other doctorate, current CIC certification is required. If no CIC certification upon hire, must obtain within 1 year from hire.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. 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.

Adjunct Assistant Professor Position for a Horror Film Production Course for the USC SCA Summer ProgramThe 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, students and staff that make the university what it is.The USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Adjunct Assistant Professor level to teach a Horror Film Production course, covering such topics as the fundamentals of horror film directing, writing, producing, editing, and cinematography.  This position is for the SCA Summer Program starting in June 2025.USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the Dean.Qualified candidates must be a working professional with strong experience working as a director for short and feature-length horror films and/or television series.  Candidates should be currently engaged in the entertainment industry and possess first-hand knowledge as a director on horror shorts, features, and/or television series.  Demonstrated skills in directing horror film and television is critical.  Previous teaching experience is preferred. Please submit a CV including all professional credits and a link to a recent film project. Minimum Education:   BA or BFA degree from an accredited university in a related fieldMinimum Experience:  4 years of professional experience directing horror shorts, features, and/or TV series.Preferred Education:  MFA degree from an accredited university in a related fieldPreferred Experience:  8 years of professional experience as a director of horror shorts, features, and/or TV series for major studios, networks, or platforms.  Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the college level.The hourly rate range for this position is $38.50 – $100.50 per hour.  This is a 25% FTE adjunct position.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.