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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Attending in Pediatric Anesthesiology at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinician Educator). Academic rank will be commensurate with training and achievement.The Department is responsible for nearly 20,000 anesthetics per year with over 1000 cardiac cases and for the care of over 2400 ICU admissions. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a free-standing, academic children’s center with the full scope of pediatric practice and excellent educational opportunities located on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood.  We are ranked within the top 10 nationally in the most recent US News & World Report survey. The Hospital has its own research foundation and is within the top five children’s hospitals receiving federal funding. This is an excellent opportunity for a fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologist interested in pursuing an academic career in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Our department is committed to clinical service, clinical research, and didactic instruction of postgraduate trainees in Pediatric Anesthesiology. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in a leadership role in Graduate Medical Education, Abdominal Organ Transplantation, and/or Pediatric Pain Medicine. Experience in any of these arenas would be advantageous. Applicants must have completed an ACGME pediatric anesthesiology fellowship and be board certified in pediatric anesthesiology or become board certified within 1 year of hire.Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932. This is an outstanding opportunity in beautiful Southern California. The annual base salary range for this position is $440,000-$480,000.  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.For further information please contact:Rosie Zesati, MAM, C-TAGMEDepartment of Anesthesiology Critical Care MedicineChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #3Los Angeles, CA 90027Phone:  323-361-5591 Fax: 323-361-1001rzesati@chla.usc.eduAcademic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  As a community of Dornsife College “we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms…as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society.”  The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.  This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions, relationships, policies, and practices of the College.  What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life.  If we want our scholars, staff, and students to be able to give their very best, we must create an academic environment that portends success.  Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn, research, and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence, together. Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task, but includes that person’s capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department.  Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work, and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others, and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.General Chemistry Course CoordinatorTo be considered for this opportunity, please submit:1. Cover letter2. CV/Resume3. Contact information for three referencesThe Department of Chemistry in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California is seeking a full-time staff member who will be responsible for coordinating the administration of the General Chemistry courses, as well as assist in the laboratory coordination of several lower division Chemistry courses. This is a 100% full-time, on-site staff position located on USC’s University Park Campus.Job Accountabilities:Assisting students enrolling in the assigned courses.Assisting faculty with the administration of the courses, including keeping track of testing accommodations, exam absences, advising struggling students, reserving rooms if needed, ordering course materials such as textbooks, lab manuals, etc., assessing student applications to comply with prerequisites.Assisting faculty with instructional technology, including working with the learning management system, and helping with classroom technology.Coordinating exams, including reviewing for consistency among classes, managing the teaching assistants for proctoring and grading, assisting with preparing copies and scans.Serve as the director of instructional laboratory portions of several lower division courses, including preparing teaching assistants, preparing materials, assist in troubleshooting during the lab sections.If the need arises, there may be need to teach in the undergraduate program.Preferred QualificationsA PhD in chemistry, with expertise in General Chemistry content, demonstrated success in mentoring undergraduate students, and good administrative skills. Successful candidates will be capable of managing large numbers of graduate student teaching assistants.Salary range: The annual base salary range for this position is $90,112.97 – $101,169.67. 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.Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025.Required Documents and Additional Information:Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.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.  Minimum Education: Master’s degree
Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Laboratory instrumentation

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II applies, demonstrates, and possesses proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares, sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech II is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures and exercises critical thinking and independent judgementEssential Duties:Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.May mentor and/or lead other surgical technicianMay assist in performing circulating skills and task.Performs all duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.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 hourly rate range for this position is $30.50 – $51.85. 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 Operating Room Technician (ORT) Supervisor, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The ORT Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the success of the unit’s POD and assisting the ORT’s to become proficient and competent members of the team. They are responsible for procurement of bids for equipment, as well as monitoring for equipment conflicts. The ORT Supervisor facilitates the flow of their POD related to equipment and supplies. The ORT Supervisor also holds a monthly meeting for the unit’s POD and inservices the POD on new equipment, etc.Essential Duties:The Operating Room Technician (ORT) Supervisor is responsible for supervising and teaching members of the department team principles of aseptic technique and for initiating prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.Demonstrates current knowledge of surgical anatomy and surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in preparing equipment, supplies and instrumentation for assigned procedures.Supervises the unit’s POD for adherence to the instrument/sponge/sharps counting policy.Supervises the unit’s POD for RF Wand usage.Supervises electrical/laser/radiology and correct site surgery safety standards are followed.Supervises the unit’s POD for appropriate operation of the autoclave/Steris and ensures documentation is completely and accurately filled out.Supervises the unit’s POD for labeling of medications on the sterile field.Supervises the unit’s POD adheres to the policy for specimen collection and documentation.Follows policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards.Provides for orientation, training and continuing education of staff in the unit’s POD.Collaborates with OR scheduling office with scheduling procedures. Proactively reviews schedule in advance to avoid possible resource conflicts.Coordinates equipment usage within the unit’s POD i.e., VAD and other assigned resources related to the department.Assists in resolving conflicts with supplies and equipment issues. Proactively ensures adequate par levels for the unit’s cases.Updates preference cards utilizing Cerner/Surginet system.Displays leadership abilities and sound clinical skills in promoting the professional growth and retention of POD personnel.Displays understanding of governing regulations, such as hospital policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards.Holds unit’s POD meeting at least once a month with an agenda and sign in sheet.Keeps unit’s POD staff up to date on current issues.Assists with annual budget. Makes recommendations that enhance resources utilization within the department. Resources utilization will include, but not be limited to, supply utilization, finance utilization, inventory reduction or human resources utilization.Act as liason between nursing, anesthesia, operating room technicians, surgeons and all other ancillary services.Assign staff to maintain specialty carts on a continuous basis. Supplies are maintained at par level, organized, cleaned and outdates disposed of.Oversee staff to be sure surgical suites are organized and prepared daily. Monitor to be sure instruments/equipment/supplies are removed and returned to appropriate location when procedure is completed.Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention.Participates actively in PI activities.Displays a positive attitude.Is a team player.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician Training facility program.Req 5 years Experience as an Operating Room Technician.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Organization/time management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST OR CORT certification.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 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.

About USC Recreational SportsThe 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. 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.Primary Function:The Intramurals and Club Sports Specialist is responsible for the direction, organization, marketing, supervision, and assessment of all aspects of a comprehensive intramural and club sports program for students, faculty, and staff. This position involves managing program development, budget oversight, hiring, training, and evaluating 80-100 student employees and officials.In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.Areas of Responsibility:Organize, supervise, and evaluate intramural and club sports programs.Coordinate and schedule intramural leagues, team entries, playoffs, and extramural participation.Manage online records for program participation and equipment inventory.Oversee and advise the Recreational Club Council (RCC) and its Executive Board.Manage online registration for events, leagues, teams, and members.Supervise intramural, extramural, and special events as assigned.Manage expenditures and income within the approved budget.Train and evaluate officials and student program coordinators.Assist in developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures.Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for student staff.Supervise and schedule athletic trainers for clinic and program coverage.Coordinate payroll for all student workers.Promote programs through social media, marketing, and advertising.Conduct comprehensive clinics for officials.Create an annual review of reports, revise manuals, policies, and procedures, and make recommendations for program improvement.Responsible for assessment and data collection of programs.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in recreational sports, physical education, athletic administration, post-secondary administration, or a related field.A minimum of two years of professional experience in intramurals or competitive sports at the university level.Participation in collegiate club sports programming preferred.Demonstrated officiating experience.Strong organizational and coordination skills.The annual base salary range for this position is $60,928.25 – $70,505.00. 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.#LI-KR1 Minimum Education:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience:
– 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise:
– Student personnel administration

The role of this position requires solid clinical knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and providing operational support for clinical information systems. This role will seek to optimize clinical system report writing to meet departmental and organization’s needs. This individual must be able to foster teamwork through collaboration with clinicians, project managers, vendors, regulatory agencies and technical experts to ensure the design and deployment of information that will result in improved care and outcomes for our patients. The individual must use expert knowledge to aggregate data from disparate systems and create analytics to solve healthcare problems or support decision making operationally, clinically and financially. The individual will be responsible for concise, accurate and well compiled information. The clinical informatics specialist will work with sometimes largescale data sets and apply analytics (including situation applications) in response to end user requirements.Essential Duties:Administers the implementation, training and evaluation of clinical database with a focus on the UHC/Vizient data base. Maintains expert knowledge on the operation of the database; keeps abreast changes in functionality and usefulness of the database.Synthesize data and develops reports pertinent to specific audiences and objectives using QlikView, Qlik Sense, Tableau, SAS, and other data aggregate and analytics tools.Develop and maintain both standard and ad hoc reports. In addition, responsible to provide expertise in creating Cerner reports and setting up/monitoring operation processes to deliver reports ad-hoc or at scheduled intervals.Aggregates data from quality data system and creates analytics that contribute to solving healthcare problems and that support clinical and financial decision making.Monitors application use, systems performance, and stability. Collaborates with key individuals to resolve any issues. Is proactive in this approach to ensure timely and accurate data and flow information.Secures end user input in design development leads initiative design processes.Functions as a key member of quality improvement teams with the organization.Integrates with the clinical IT staff to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.Takes the lead in project managing the development of clinical process/outcome measures and data capture.Provides end user education and supportPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree In Public Health or Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics discipline, or a related field.Req 2 years 2-5 years of practical experience in supporting the data preparation requirements of an interdisciplinary team in a large-scale data analytics contextReq 3 years At least 3 years’ experience in a healthcare environment.Req Must be knowledgeable about existing programs available for data validation and data cleansing.Req Experience with high-level analytics tools and data formats.Req Experience in statistics, algorithms, graph-based software.Req Strong communication and leadership skills.Req Demonstrated ability to adapt easily to change and lead others in a team environment.Req Demonstrated experience in database and data manipulation and presentation.Req Demonstrated strong ability to write CCL for Discern/PowerInsight/HealtheIntent reportsReq Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree In Public Health or Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics discipline, or a related field.Pref A proven track record in the use of a clinical quality database.Pref Biostatistics skills-specific experience with statistical methods for data collection and analysisRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certification – Job Relevant Certification: lean six sigma or informatics or willing to obtain within 1 year of hireReq 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.

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) 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. Upon completing one year of experience, incumbent will be elevated to Sterile Processing Tech IIEssential 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 cleanliness.Disassemble 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. Assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above.Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking systemPrepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization.Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties.Performs all other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program (no more than 6 months post-graduation).Req Recent graduate (no more than six months post-graduation) from an Accredited Sterile Processing ProgramReq Working knowledge of instrument processing techniquesReq Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.Req Ability to operate sterile processing equipment.Req Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks.Req Knowledge of medical terminologyPreferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Sterile Processing Certification Accredited Sterile Processing certificationReq 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.

The Data Analyst supports the department by providing departmental expertise in information management and analysis, consisting of metric tracking, developing targeted and timely reports, data entry, case analysis, and regular document/report generation. Inspects, cleans, transforms, models, and analyzes data with the goal of discovering useful information for process improvement, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision-making for the department.The Business Data Analyst (Quality Improvement) supports new and established quality initiatives for the USC Care Medical Group and ambulatory clinics. Develops and manages analytical tools and/or programs for administrative, clinical, financial, and demographic data. Incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in quality reform initiatives, particularly for the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP), which involves researching and distilling state and federal law. This position will use research and analysis to help strategize USC Care’s engagement with quality reform improvement for enterprise leadership to achieve maximum effectiveness throughout the organization. The Business Data Analyst (Quality Improvement) identifies appropriate clinical data elements, maintains necessary databases, performs follow-up in order to maintain complete data repositories, maintains quality control of information, and assists in the creation of quality dashboards for clinical and non-clinical teams. Incumbent will assess, modify, and automate existing reports, audit tools, and programs to eliminate waste and improve overall efficiency in data collection. Develops summaries and designs effective visual displays to guide clinical and operational decision-making.). The candidate will possess strong teamwork skills and can be self-directed in assignments. Able to work with numerous and diverse personnel on complex projects and have an ability to explain analysis and data to varied audiences. Incumbent will exercise significant independent judgment on matters which will have a broad organizational and operational impact.Essential Duties:Ability to work independently to prioritize and organize work assignments and/or projects. Utilizes effective critical thinking, discretion decision-making, and communication skills.Will be a subject matter expert in quality reform initiatives, particularly the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP), which involves researching state and federal law and strategizing USC Care’s engagement with quality reform improvement. Act as advisor and resource to staff for QPP.Use research and analysis to help strategize USC Care’s engagement with quality reform improvement for enterprise leadership to achieve maximum effectiveness throughout the organization. Interfaces with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, on matters related to qualify reform improvement.Manage projects, including some or all the following as assigned: Plans projects with identified timelines/milestones and objectives/targets, aligning with allocated resources and organizational strategy. Consults with appropriate leadership and identified stakeholders on project implementation, ensuring all work is properly maintained and kept confidential when applicable. Controls project by maintaining alignment with organizational policies/procedures and regulatory compliance standards. Evaluates project by ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality by tracking established process and outcome measures to targets.Identifies appropriate clinical data elements, maintains necessary databases, and performs follow up in order to maintain complete data repositories, maintain quality control of information, and assist in the creation of quality dashboards for clinical and non-clinical teams.Develops and manages analytical tools and/or programs for administrative, clinical, financial, and demographic data.Act as liaison among quality team, clinical departments, and IT, translating business processes into technical requirements.Promptly performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldAdditional education can substitute for the qualifying experience1 year Experience in statistical analysis and project management.Proficient PC skills.Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheet, word processing, and statistical software programs.Knowledge of business (operational, clinical, and financial) statistics and data analyses techniques.Ability to manage and analyze data.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree In progress. (MBA,MHA,MPH,MS, etc)Experience in an academic medical centerExperience with QlikView or similar data analytics toolsRequired Licenses/Certifications: 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.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products. The RN is also responsible to manage those patients who require acute care either prior to or instead of admitting the patient.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.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 checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care 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 Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION 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 Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION 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 § 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 WashingMANAGEMENT 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.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL 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 IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 1 year One year experience in an outpatient infusion setting requiredReq Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Oncology focus is strongly preferred.Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Required when eligibility criteria have been met.The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The Health Information Tech provides clerical support for the accurate and timely completion of health information processing. In addition, will also generate reports, perform electronic document validation and assist with the ongoing training of staff and clinicians on the electronic health record system.Provide clerical and analysis support to the Health Information Management Department. The Health Information Tech (“Tech”) is tasked with the collecting, organizing, retrieval and delivery of medical records. In addition, the Tech will also generate reports, perform electronic document validation and assist with the ongoing training of staff and clinicians on the electronic health record system. Work with USC General Counsel for requests pertaining to subpoenas and/or legal matter for medical or mental health records. jEssential Duties:Analyze the Electronic Health Record for completion and distribute communication in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Meets department quality and productivity standard. Analyze and process transcribed reports placed on hold for quality and accurate placement in Electronic Health Record in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Meets department quality and productivity standard.Performs analysis of inpatient and ambulatory accounts and accurately assigns deficiencies to the appropriate provider of care. Prepare Records for Scanning and uploading of records into the electronic health record, quality check and validate records for accuracy and quality for the Inpatient, Ambulatory, Clinic, Loose.Prioritize processing of transcribed reports in compliance with turnaround times to support quality patient care. Analyze and process transcribed reports for accurate placement in the EHR and distribution. Report and troubleshoot issues with the Transcription system functionality. Understands the hospital Dictation System and how to locate dictations.Utilizes and logs all forms of communication to track and follow up on incomplete documentation. Provides accurate summary of document status and tracking detail to support coding and compliance. Compile and validate report data for accurate Physician Suspension Status. Locate, retrieve, and deliver medical records. Analyze reports to determine status of records to be processed and entered into the Electronic Health Record. Reconcile and maintain accurate task queues of records to be processed and entered into the Electronic Health Record. Report and troubleshoot issues with the Electronic Health Record functionality. Meets productivity and quality standards.Process Protected Health Information data in compliance with regulatory requirements of the health care system and from unauthorized access and use. File and Store Records in an organized method to allow ease of retrieval and accessibility in an efficient manner. Understands and practices proper release of information for patients and/or requestors in compliance with confidentiality policies and regulations. Process and maintain health records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system for entry into the Electronic Health Record database. Meets quality and productivity standards. Understands policies, procedures, and priorities; seeking clarification as needed.Provides customer service. Assist medical and hospital staff and visitors promptly and efficiently. Works and communicates in a positive manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co-workers and other healthcare personnel.Report and troubleshoot issues with the Electronic Health Record functionality.Meets productivity and quality standards.Performs other duties as requested/assigned by Director, Supervisor or designee.Participates in continuously assessing and improving departmental performance.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Associate’s degree AS Degree in Health Information TechnologyReq 2 years Experience in dealing with legal request and mental health practicesReq Experience in Microsoft Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel), PC literacy.Req Clerical and/or customer service experience in related field.Req Electronic Health Record/Cerner experience.Req Previous experience in creating reports for clinicians.Req Typing speed 60 wpm.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Advanced writing and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Registered Health Information Technician – RHIT (AHIMA)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 $19.00 – $29.77. 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.