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The Pathology Assistant/Technical Supervisor performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in the Pathology Laboratory as well as be responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of the section and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing. This role is responsible for the employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, and maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication. Prepares surgical specimens for gross description and dissection. Knows how to navigate the LIS system to Accession surgical specimen. Picks up specimen from surgery upon request from the surgeon and specimen placed in the ‘Pathology Room’ to prepare for grossing. Knowledgeable on dealing with specimen that required special handling or requests. Obtains the patient medical chart and other pertinent clinical information to identify special techniques and procedures that will be necessary. Ensures gross descriptions are carefully reviewed for any grammatical errors, punctuation and coded correctly before reports are handed over to the pathologist. Photographs organs, and other pertinent specimens. Selects and prepares gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis. Assists with frozen sections and staining on an as needed basis. Ensures all supplies needed for specimen grossing and dissection are appropriately ordered and fully stocked at all times. Helps with answering phones and maintains proper phone etiquette. Assists with clerical duties when needed and other duties as assigned or needed.Minimum Education:
Master’s degree Pathologist’s Assistant Program

Minimum Experience:
3 years Minimum three years clinical work experience.
6 – 12 months Experience with precepting, mentoring, and/or training clinical staff.

Minimum Skills:
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and blood-borne pathogens
Understand safety rules and regulations, management techniques, laws and legal interpretations, which influence the practice of within the Laboratory and Pathology Department
Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, medical terminology and physiology sufficient to identify, dissect, and describe certain surgical specimens
Knowledge of dissection, sectioning techniques and appropriate procedure of handling tissue
Demonstrated job knowledge of histopathology techniques and methods
Knowledgeable of methods used to obtain clinical history including scans, x-rays, laboratory data etc. when indicated
Familiarity with dictation and dictation equipment and computer are beneficial
Knowledge of frozen sections, specimen selection, making and staining of slides, specimen photography

Required Certifications:
ASCP Certification from Pathologist’s Assistant Program

Preferred Experience:
1 year Experience as a lead or supervisor.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 to $81.00. 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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems in the clinic, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties:Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Clinical nursing experience.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.Req DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ◦ If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. ▪ (*Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association – *ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (*Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)BELOW APPLIES TO LAS VEGAS ONLY (Exempt from KMC Requirements above): – Nurse Practitioner – NP (NV NSBN): Must have one of the following NP specialized certifications: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP) or Gerontology (AGNP) for primary and secondary care. – DEA Certificate: Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address – Board of Pharmacy License: Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate – Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board: Valid Nevada State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse (RN) – USC Credentialing – Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 6 months of hire (Will Precept with Physicians, PAs and/or fully credential NPs for up to six months) – Basic Life Support (BLS): Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationThe annual base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 – $126,230.00. 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.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties: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 Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications: Pref Specialty CertificationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *Required for Departments: Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry. RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience will be required to obtain ACLS within 180 days or by the end of orientation, whichever is sooner.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 newly established Dogra Lab (https://mann.usc.edu/faculty/dogra/) at USC invites applications for two Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associates at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), mechanistic modeling, and quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP). Funded by an NIH R01, our group develops predictive frameworks that integrate advanced AI/ML methods with multiscale mechanistic models of disease biology and drug action to inform drug development and clinical pharmacology in cancer, vaccines, infectious diseases, nanomedicine, and drug delivery systems.Led by Dr. Prashant Dogra, a computational medicine scientist with expertise in mechanistic modeling and quantitative pharmacology, the lab is building innovative tools to accelerate clinical translation and support drug development.Joining the Dogra Lab offers a unique opportunity to help build a new lab from the ground up, shape research directions, and grow into leadership roles in academia, pharma/biotech, or entrepreneurship.Why join us?Innovation: Contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of AI/ML and mechanistic modeling . Depending on your track, you may focus on:Track A (AI/ML): Developing physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) for integrating mechanistic constraints into ML frameworks, and creating LLM-based agents to assist with mechanistic model construction and knowledge curation.Track B (Mechanistic modeling): Building and analyzing multiscale models that capture biological plausibility and connect with AI/ML frameworks to address complex therapeutic challenges.Impact: Contribute to research that aligns with NIH and FDA priorities in advancing AI and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to reduce reliance on animal testing and accelerate drug development, while also opening translational and deep-tech commercialization opportunities.Training: Access specialized courses, workshops, and USC’s strong ecosystem in model-informed drug development (MIDD), PBPK modeling, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacometrics.Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance from a tenure-track PI and NIH R01 awardee (2024), with cross-disciplinary training and a proven record of helping trainees achieve high-impact publications and successful career transitions. Support includes structured feedback in publishing, grant writing, and professional networking.Independence and funding: Build your research independence through opportunities to apply for fellowships and K awards, present at national and international conferences, and develop skills aligned with tenure-track opportunities. Postdoctoral scholars targeting careers in pharma or consulting will benefit from tailored networking and professional guidance.ExpectationsWe seek committed postdoctoral scholars (3-year horizon) aiming for tangible outcomes, independence, and impact.Tracks available:Track A – AI/MLResponsibilities:Develop and apply ML/DL methods to address scientific problems in pharmacology and medicine.Build and adapt AI-assisted tools (e.g., LLM-based agents) to support mechanistic model development and biomedical knowledge integration.Implement scientific ML approaches such as physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) and neural ODEs to couple ML frameworks with mechanistic models.Collaborate closely with the mechanistic modeling team to ensure outputs are biologically and clinically meaningful.Contribute to PI-led grant applications and mentor undergraduate/graduate students.Qualifications:Required:PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Statistics, or related.Strong skills in machine learning and deep learning, with a fundamental understanding of LLMs.Proficiency in Python programming and major ML/DL frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).Solid understanding of optimization and regularization methods for training complex neural networks.Practical knowledge of interpretability methods to ensure ML outputs are meaningful in scientific contexts.Preferred:Background in biomedical data, healthcare, or AI for life sciences.Experience with parallel computing.Familiarity with scientific machine learning approaches (e.g., physics-informed neural networks, neural ODEs, operator learning) and their application to dynamical systems.Track B – Mechanistic ModelingResponsibilities:Build and analyze dynamical system models (multiscale, QSP, PBPK, PK-PD).Apply numerical methods, optimization, and parameter estimation to calibrate models to experimental/clinical data.Perform sensitivity and uncertainty analyses to assess robustness and identify key drivers of system behavior.Conduct steady-state and stability analyses where relevant to biological interpretation.Collaborate with the AI/CS team to embed mechanistic constraints into ML/DL frameworks.Contribute to PI-led grant applications and mentor undergraduate/graduate students.Qualifications:Required:PhD in Computational Biology, Pharmacometrics, QSP, Applied Math, Biophysics, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, or related.Strong experience in ODE/PDE modeling and simulation (MATLAB, Python, or R).Experience with numerical methods, optimization, parameter estimation, and sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of dynamical systems.Preferred:Prior experience applying models to biological or clinical systems/data.Experience with model reduction techniques to simplify complex mechanistic models.Familiarity with PBPK/QSP frameworks and pharmacometrics tools (NONMEM, Monolix, Simcyp, GastroPlus).Application instructionsSubmit:CV Up to 3 representative publications or preprints (first-author or collaborative). Cover letter (indicate track: AI/ML or Mechanistic modeling and briefly describe your contribution to the representative publications you include). Names and contact information of 3 references (letters not required at this stage).Shortlisted candidates will first be invited for a Zoom interview with the PI. Selected candidates will then be asked to give a scientific presentation (via Zoom) to the PI and team. Letters of recommendation will be requested after this stage.Openings are available immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our vision of advancing science to improve human health.The annual salary range for this position is $70,304 – $72,000.  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.Qualifications:
• Required:
• PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Statistics, or related.
• Strong skills in machine learning and deep learning, with a fundamental understanding of LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python programming and major ML/DL frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Solid understanding of optimization and regularization methods for training complex neural networks.
• Practical knowledge of interpretability methods to ensure ML outputs are meaningful in scientific contexts.
• Preferred:
• Background in biomedical data, healthcare, or AI for life sciences.
• Experience with parallel computing.
• Familiarity with scientific machine learning approaches (e.g., physics-informed neural networks, neural ODEs, operator learning) and their application to dynamical systems.

Track B – Mechanistic Modeling
Responsibilities:
• Build and analyze dynamical system models (multiscale, QSP, PBPK, PK-PD).
• Apply numerical methods, optimization, and parameter estimation to calibrate models to experimental/clinical data.
• Perform sensitivity and uncertainty analyses to assess robustness and identify key drivers of system behavior.
• Conduct steady-state and stability analyses where relevant to biological interpretation.
• Collaborate with the AI/CS team to embed mechanistic constraints into ML/DL frameworks.
• Contribute to PI-led grant applications and mentor undergraduate/graduate students.

Qualifications:
• Required:
• PhD in Computational Biology, Pharmacometrics, QSP, Applied Math, Biophysics, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, or related.
• Strong experience in ODE/PDE modeling and simulation (MATLAB, Python, or R).
• Experience with numerical methods, optimization, parameter estimation, and sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of dynamical systems.
• Preferred:
• Prior experience applying models to biological or clinical systems/data.
• Experience with model reduction techniques to simplify complex mechanistic models.
• Familiarity with PBPK/QSP frameworks and pharmacometrics tools (NONMEM, Monolix, Simcyp, GastroPlus).

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs). The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties:Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.Performs other duties as assigned.Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).Req 5 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Clinical nursing experience.Req – If less than 2 years or 2,000 hours of clinical experience, Schedule II controlled substances may not be prescribed without a protocol approved by a collaborating physicianReq 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.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)BELOW APPLIES TO LAS VEGAS ONLY (Exempt from KMC Requirements above): – Nurse Practitioner – NP (NV NSBN): Must have one of the following NP specialized certifications: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP) or Gerontology (AGNP) for primary and secondary care. – DEA Certificate: Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address – Board of Pharmacy License: Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate – Registered Nurse – Nevada State Board: Valid Nevada State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse (RN) – USC Credentialing – Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 6 months of hire (Will Precept with Physicians, PAs and/or fully credential NPs for up to six months) – Basic Life Support (BLS): Healthcare Provider from American Heart 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 $133,120.00 – $219,648.00. 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 Unit Supervisor is the first line manager and leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight of, and efficient, smooth unit operations.  This individual supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in providing oversight for and the delivery of safe, high quality patient care; development of staff team; quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in planning and collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. The Unit Supervisor is a proven leader in both clinical and operational areas with an emphasis on the clinical environment. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.Minimum Education:Graduation from Registered Nurse ProgramBSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)Completion of unit supervisor or management training program preferred Minimum Experience/Knowledge:2+ years of clinical experience in Acute Setting preferred 6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:• Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferredRequired License/Certification: California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired • Surgery: BLS, ACLS• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)• ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.00. 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.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.

USC Department of Surgery is recruiting an Academic Program Specialist for our ACGME residency program. The Academic Program Specialist will plan and implement academic program services and activities and provide administrative and operational support to team members and managers responsible for program development and performance to ensure overall success.The Academic Program Specialist will also; collect weekly M&M cases, coordinate catering for Friday Grand Rounds, track CME credits, schedule meetings, create meeting agendas and coordinate and monitor Visiting Professors.The hourly range for this position is $28.88 – $32.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (butnot 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 organization considerations.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum experience

Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in higher education and/or customer service. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for interacting with both domestic and international stakeholders. Demonstrated attention to detail. Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics. Demonstrated database/data entry experience. Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads.

The Lead Scheduling Coordinator fulfills a variety of leadership scheduling coordinator roles to provide continuity of care for patients. The lead scheduling coordinator is an essential component of the team and works in conjunction with clinical, financial and data management colleagues to assure patients are scheduled and authorized for services in a timely and efficient manner to minimize scheduling complications and coordinate services with the least amount of visits to Keck Medical Center. The lead scheduling coordinator will routinely be tasked with creating written workflows, protocols and process improvement plans to benefit patients and accelerate their scheduling and authorization process. Duties include: closely monitoring patients throughout various phases to assure completion of required testing and services, validating financial clearance for services being scheduled, providing stellar customer service when interfacing with patients in person and over the phone to establish appointments, alerting clinicians when patient testing is complete or when patients are non-compliant in completing medical services, coordinating collection of testing results and provider notes, coordinating care with ancillary departments as needed. The lead scheduling coordinator is also expected to problem-solve in real time and provide appropriate direction and support to patients and staff as they relate to appointment scheduling and monitoring the completion of requested/required services. The lead scheduling coordinator will participate in team meetings and discussions related to complex cases, advancing operational throughput and process improvement to benefit patient care. They should possess analytic skills and be able to evaluate/analyze information, patient charts and physician notes to effectively schedule patient care and convey/communicate outcomes as needed to others. They should have excellent verbal and written skills and an ability to easily learn hospital and departmental IT systems as they relate to scheduling and record retrieval. The scheduling coordinator acts as the non-clinical patient care coordinator to assure patients are being effectively cared for, and managed, to be compliant with departmental requirements and physician-directed care. Bilingual fluency is strongly preferred.Essential Duties:Follows all HIPAA related compliance by keeping patient clinical/personal information private. This includes, but is not limited to: Confirming a minimum of two patient identifiers prior to discussions with patients and staff, sending written or electronic communications and/or entering new information into electronic systems or paper charts. Prior to speaking with any patient representatives confirm the representative is noted in the EMR, to receive HIPAA related information. If a HIPAA violation occurs, communicating immediately with a supervisor, quality department representative and entering the violation into the risk management system.Establishes written workflows, protocols and process improvement plans to accelerate scheduling activities and address challenges or gaps in service.Acts as leader, mentor and professional among peers to facilitate positive change, growth and comradery within the department. Provides direction to colleagues requiring assistance; helps peers in organizing daily tasks and resolving challenging scheduling scenarios.Responsible for overseeing delegation of work to other Scheduling Coordinators and Schedulers.Responsible for coordinating the activities of the assigned area(s) and interacts with designated staff and faculty to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction.Acts as a business professional in interaction and appearance by providing superior customer service when interfacing with patients, peers, physicians, superiors and hospital personnel/leadership. Represents the department in a positive and proactive way to others when discussing role and duties.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the departmental process and the role of the scheduling coordinator to assist and guide patient care through the various phases of care, including, but not limited to: oversight of timely scheduling based on clinical needs, escalating acute medical information and issues to appropriate staff when notified verbally or in writing by a patient, family member or outside medical facility, following up per established individual/team metrics with patients and clinical staff so patient care is not delayed/stalled; acting as the non-clinical patient care coordinator to assure patients complete testing and physician-directed care within established programmatic guidelines; maintaining an ability to problem-solve and self-navigate workload, and throughput, to maximum efficiency and productivity without errors/mistakes.Maintains advanced proficiency of the electronic scheduling systems and ancillary scheduling duties with less than 5% inaccuracy when scheduling patient appointments. When scheduling patient appointments, verbally confirms with patient and/or patient representative and/or ancillary departments the following information: verifies patient demographics; confirms patient understanding of specific appointment date, time, location; confirms active authorization available for scheduled appointment date; confirms/assigns appropriate insurance registration (particularly Medicare when applicable), enters appointment into the scheduling database; verifies clinical orders are in place prior to appointment.Provides follow-up appointment call to patients three days prior to appointment. Reviews complete clinic schedule the day prior and validates all patients have been confirmed. Ensures clinic physician schedules maximize utilization and coordinates appropriately with the outpatient clinical team. If a patient is added, or eliminated, last-minute from the schedule, provides additional communication to clinic staff and patient to ensure smooth patient experience the day of the appointment.Establishes a sense of comradery among peers and with supervisor/lead schedulers to facilitate teamwork with others and throughout the department. Works well with others to problem-solve, provide coverage when necessary and assist clinical and non-clinical staff during acute and unforeseen circumstances to advance patient care.Maintains intermediate knowledge of OPTN/UNOS policies and timetables, and the role of CMS, in the department as they related to duties and responsibilities.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Minimum of 2 years ‘experience in the medical related field.Req Content knowledge of medical terminology and service area process.Req Ability to become proficient in EMR and various IT systems required.Req Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and provide effective resolution.Preferred Qualifications: Pref Associate’s degree AA strongly preferred or BA/BS preferredPref Medical Assistant certification/diploma preferredPref Bilingual strongly preferred; if bilingual certified department translator strongly preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 – $39.10. 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 Supervisor performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in a specific section of the Clinical Laboratory. As Supervisor, the individual is responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of the section and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing.  The supervisor is responsible for the departmental budget, employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, and maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication.  24/7 accountability.Minimum Education:Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or any equivalent science discipline.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:Minimum three (3) years of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an accredited laboratory.Microsoft Office / Computer Application knowledgeWriting and Verbal Communication SkillsDemonstrated ability to supervise and instruct laboratory personnel in one or more departments of the clinical laboratory.Preferred Experience/Knowledge:Five (5) years of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an accredited laboratory.CAP/JCAHO/COLA Laboratory Accreditation experience or equivalentRequired License/Certification:Valid Clinical Lab Scientist license or Limited license from the State of California.ASCP certification (MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred but not required. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. 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 considerationsUSC 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.

Assists investigators or other staff with research studies in subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities and follow-up of enrolled subjects.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.The hourly range for this position is $31.08 – $32.00. 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 university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position you are applying for. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.