USC is a smoke-free environment. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Read LessThe Patient Care Technician provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.
Essential DutiesPatient Satisfaction:
Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.Anticipates pts needsProactively makes rounds to reduce patient callsMaintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitorsSmiles and is pleasant during all interactionsProvides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN directionVitalsDaily weightI & OHygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair careMaintains clear and organized patient roomsAssist with meals/feedingAmbulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chairProvides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prnAppropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety:
Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipmentCall light/telephone with reachFloors clear of fall hazardsMaintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.CommodesWalkersShower chairsIV polesBedsTables/ChairsDocumentation:
Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication:
Makes presence known before entering a room or private areaIdentifies/introduces self to patient and visitorsExplains plan of care to the patientDoes not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operationsKnows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.Knows and follows line of communication within the department.Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner.Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective.Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.:
Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readinessNo food/drink in nurses stationNo open containers in patient pantryNo outside food in patient refrigeratorNo boxes etc. or floorStaff refrigerator kept cleanLinens covered at all timesKeep fire door closedMaintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentiality
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsReq High school or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Preferred QualificationsPref 1 year Experience in a health care setting
Required Licenses/CertificationsReq Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Read LessThe Patient Care Technician provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.
Essential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. Anticipates pts needs Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction Vitals Daily weight I & O Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care Maintains clear and organized patient rooms Assist with meals/feeding Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment Call light/telephone with reach Floors clear of fall hazards Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. Commodes Walkers Shower chairs IV poles Beds Tables/ChairsDocumentation Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: Makes presence known before entering a room or private area Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors Explains plan of care to the patient Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness No food/drink in nurses station No open containers in patient pantry No outside food in patient refrigerator No boxes etc. or floor Staff refrigerator kept clean Linens covered at all times Keep fire door closed Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications:Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.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 $22.00 - $37.40. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC's Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital Accessibility Read LessUnder the supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic patient care to a group of assigned patients. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
Job Requirements:
Education: Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred (Not required) Previous Nursing Assistant experience or completion of a formal Nursing Assistant course.
Work Experience: Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in medical/surgical in an acute care hospital.
Licenses and Certifications: Minimum (Required) Certified Nurse Assistant certification Basic Life Support
Pay Transparency: The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00- $25.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Read LessThe Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.
Essential Duties:Patient Satisfaction: Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. Anticipates pts needs Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction Vitals Daily weight I & O Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care Maintains clear and organized patient rooms Assist with meals/feeding Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn Appropriately prioritizes patient needsSafety: Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment Call light/telephone with reach Floors clear of fall hazards Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. Commodes Walkers Shower chairs IV poles Beds Tables/ChairsDocumentation Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.Communication: Makes presence known before entering a room or private area Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors Explains plan of care to the patient Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.Regulatory agency i.e.: Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness No food/drink in nurses station No open containers in patient pantry No outside food in patient refrigerator No boxes etc. or floor Staff refrigerator kept clean Linens covered at all times Keep fire door closed Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantryMaintain patient confidentialityEnsures confidentiality of patient records and other written informationPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience in a health care settingRequired Licenses/Certifications:Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC's Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital Accessibility Read LessEscorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Casting and splinting removal and application as directed by the physician. Supply utilization tracking and ordering, including stocking exam rooms and work stations. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips, submits insurance claims. Returns patient phone calls. Performs various office and clerical duties. Must work with any and every physician in the Orthopaedic Clinic. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties: Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s). Escorts patients to exam rooms, performs vitals and enters all required information in Cerner. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed in accordance with department deadlines. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers. Covers front desk when needed for breaks, lunches, call outs, vacations. Assists physicians with minor orthopaedic clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff. Submits all workers compensation and HMO requests. Relays disability status to adjusters and nurse case managers. Returns patient phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with departmental policy. Casting and splinting removal and application as directed by the physician. Supply utilization including tracking of supplies used and ordering new supplies in a timely manner in order to keep clinic stocked appropriately. Stocks exam rooms and work stations to ensure all supplies are available prior to clinic times. Checks supplies and medications (if applicable) for expiration dates and disposes of them according to hospital and Joint Commission standards. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Req High School or equivalent Req 6 - 12 months At least 6 months casting experience in a an acute care setting Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Orthopaedic Program. Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program Pref 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Preferably a year of experience as a medical assistant in an acute care setting. Pref Spanish language skills. Pref Knowledge of medical terminology. Pref Familiarity with word processing, IDX, AS400 and scheduling software. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Req Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Must have one of the following: If no certificate upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) from American Society of Orthopedic Professional (ASOP) Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) from National Board for Certification in the Orthopedic Specialties (NBCOS) Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT)
Read LessThe Monitor Secretary is accountable to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or the Director. Assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate. Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases. Communicates and documents changes in patient's cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes. Runs strips per unit routine, PRN and in emergency situations. Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing charges. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment. Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals. Performs receptionist functions for the department. Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate. Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges communicating changes in a timely manner. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities. Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information. Prints reports as required.
Job Qualifications
Education: High School or equivalent
Work Experience: 1 year Secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, write, and speak English.Possess basic computer skills.Licenses/Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationArrhythmia CertificateJob Summary
The monitor secretary functions as the department receptionist by answering calls, observing cardiac screens, and assisting with the administrative requirements for admitting and discharging patients from the department. The Monitor Secretary applies effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and to support a positive work environment. The Monitor Secretary demonstrates the ability to function within an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
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