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MLK Community Healthcare

<div>
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 Hourly
 
 
 Salary Range (Depending on Experience)
 
 
 $21.33 - $31.62
 
 
 
 
 If interested, please apply and submit your resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Patient Care Technician
 
 supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high quality care.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
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 Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
 </li>
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 Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
 </li>
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 Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
 </li>
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 Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
 </li>
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 Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, cognition, abnormal vital signs, any signs of distress or blood in urine.
 </li>
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 Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
 </li>
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 Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
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 Comply with the hospital&rsquo;s mission and values.
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 Take an active role in the importance of rounding.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Position Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Education
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 High school diploma or GED preferred
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 Qualifications/Experience
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 Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
 </li>
 <li>
 Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.
 </li>
 <li>
 Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred
 </li>
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 A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
 </li>
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 Special Skills/Knowledge
 </li>
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 Service Orientation &mdash; Actively looking for ways to help people.
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 Critical Thinking &mdash; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
 
 
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Patient Care Tech- MedSurg Tele 5th Flr - FT Nights

University of Southern California

<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>The 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<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
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)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 6 EW MedSurg Stepdown - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC

<div>The 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:<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul> 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
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)</li></ul> 

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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20173810 Posted Date 04/02/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>The 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<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
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)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 2 EW Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles Community Hospitals

<div>Position Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the work of the Nursing staff to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high quality care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned. Supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization and meets compliance with regulatory agencies. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the core values and supports the hospital plan and goals of the organization.
Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility
The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
<ul><li>REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate
</li><li>PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with feeding, hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a cleansafe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
</li><li>COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turningpositioning, and patient transportation. Performs frequent and hourly rounding to ensure safety and promotes positive patient experience.
</li><li>COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
High School Diploma or Equivalent</li><li>
AHA Basic Life Support</li><li>
Understanding of basic medical terminology</li><li>
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English</li><li>
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job</li><li>
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families</li><li>
Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements
Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting &lsquo;checked&rsquo; on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
<ul><li>Standing - Constantly
</li><li>Walking - Constantly
</li><li>Sitting - Occasionally
</li><li>Reaching with Hands and Arms - Occasionally
</li><li>Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
</li><li>Talking - Frequently
</li><li>Hearing - Frequently
</li><li>Seeing - Constantly
</li><li>Climb or Balance - None
</li><li>Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Occasionally
</li><li>Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Frequently
</li><li>Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Occasionally
</li><li>Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
</li><li>Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally
</li><li>Driving - None</li></ul>
Pay Rate: $21.90 | Max - $29.40</div>

Patient Care Technician - Full Time, Nights (East Los Angeles)

HIGHLAND PARK SKILLED NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTRE

<div>POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist. Completes documentation according to established procedures. Is involved in support duties as assigned. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.

Provides patient treatment, which meets patient needs in accordance with the plan of care, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing comprehensive, appropriate patient treatment in accordance with patient&rsquo;s individual treatment plan as stipulated by supervising OTR.

Providing clear instruction to patients and families.

Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

Instructing patients&rsquo; families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.

Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.

Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.</li>
<li>Writing clear and effective progress notes.</li>
</ul>
Assists with maintenance of patient charges and administrative support. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Completing charges accurately on Productivity and Activities Log daily.</li>
<li>Assisting therapists with scheduling patient services.</li>
</ul>
Consistently demonstrates facility&rsquo;s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Actively participating in patient care conferences.</li>
<li>Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.</li>
<li>Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.</li>
<li>Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.</li>
<li>Communicating effectively with discharge planners.</li>
<li>Integrating input from patient and family into treatment sessions.</li>
</ul>
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.</li>
<li>Interacting with peers at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.</li>
<li>Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences and facility in-services.</li>
<li>Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.</li>
<li>Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.</li>
</ul>
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interactions with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient&rsquo;s care, and the general public.</li>
<li>Consistently demonstrating professional standards.</li>
<li>Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.</li>
<li>Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.</li>
</ul>
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.</li>
<li>Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.</li>
<li>Maintaining equipment in safe working order.</li>
<li>Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.</li>
<li>Using universal safety precautions.</li>
<li>Wearing appropriate safety equipment.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of medical terminology.</li>
<li>Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.</li>
<li>Must have good written and verbal communication skills.</li>
</ul>
Education

Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant program. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OTA program.

Experience
<ul>
<li>Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred</li>
<li>Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and or general rehabilitation is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:

For Direct Patient Care:
<ul>
<li>Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform CPR, if required.</li>
<li>Must be proficient with the use of hands for repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulations.</li>
<li>Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with Occupational Therapy patients.</li>
<li>Certified Occupational Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time walking/standing.</li>
</ul>
For Support Activities:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.

License/Certification/Registration:
<ul>
<li>Current Certification Process/State Licensure as required.</li>
<li>Current CPR certification.</li></ul></div>

Occupational Therapy Assistant

<div>Job ID REQ20172897 Category Ophthalmology</div>
 <div>Provide advanced ophthalmic imaging needs for patient care and/or projects. As an integral part of the Ophthalmology Clinic, the Ophthalmic Photographer provides photography and media services for patient care, clinical trials, and research. Daily interactions with supervisor and doctors, as well as periodic meetings with clinical manager. Incumbents are expected to work with minimal supervision; periodic and regular progress checks are performed to evaluate and adjust workload accordingly.
Essential Duties:<ul><li>
Clinical Duties &bull; Perform complex ophthalmic photographic procedures such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, disc photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp photography, gonio photography, and external photography to assist in the diagnosis of ocular pathology. &bull; Perform complex ophthalmic ultrasound procedures such as A-scan, B-scan and UBM. Write preliminary reports on all scans performed and meet proficiency requirements of the department. &bull; Perform complex ophthalmic electrophysiology testing such as ERG, EOG, VEP, GVF, and color vision tests. Write preliminary reports on all ISCEV standard testing protocols performed and meet proficiency requirements of the department. &bull; Perform complex ophthalmic microperimetry and manual kinetic perimetry. &bull; Performs duties proficiently in multicenter clinical trials and fulfillment of applicable certification requirements. &bull; Set-up, operate, and maintain equipment to conduct appropriate tests and procedures. &bull; Prepare the necessary supplies for photography, ultrasound and electrophysiology, exams, and procedures. &bull; Provide maintenance of all imaging equipment. &bull; Troubleshoot complex diagnostic testing and PACS problems. &bull; Provide direct patient care in the diagnostic department. &bull; Provide patient care support for other services, when necessary. &bull; Prepare exam results for interpretation by physician. &bull; Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physician to positive test results or test abnormalities. &bull; Report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and changes to licensed clinic personnel. &bull; Serve as liaison between the medical staff and patients to answer questions, coordinate patient care, and/or provide patient education. &bull; Monitor and track work requests. &bull; Assist in research photography. &bull; Provide advanced photography for research publications, presentations, posters, and papers. &bull; Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with organizational safety policies and according to applicable regulations; maintain a neat workstation and environment. &bull; Provide excellent customer service. &bull; Maintain confidentiality of all records and information related to patients, physicians, employees, the University and in related interests. &bull; Obtain, document and update in appropriate system(s) all necessary patient information.</li><li>
General Administrative Duties &bull; Triage patient issues to achieve timely resolution. &bull; Respond to requests by doctors and staff during clinic. &bull; Maintain clinic/patient flow, balancing diagnostic testing requirements, patient appointment times, and non-appointment activities. &bull; Coordinate service requests with appropriate vendors and USC IT teams. &bull; Assist clinical manager with design and implementation of educational programs, which support professional growth and staff development. &bull; Provide structured cross training to enhance the diagnostic team&rsquo;s skill sets. &bull; Assist with pharmaceutical inventory and logs; identify variances. &bull; Always maintain and protect patient confidentiality. &bull; Support and participate in department huddles and team meetings. &bull; Demonstrate KNOWN service standards.</li><li>
Perform other duties or projects, as assigned, or requested.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Associate's degree</li><li>
Combined experience/education, as substitute for minimum education.</li></ul><ul><li>
Req 3 years Minimum three years&rsquo; experience serving as an Ophthalmic Photographer in high volume setting.</li><li>
Req Experience serving as an Ophthalmic Photographer in clinical trials, hospital, academic or like institution(s).</li><li>
Req Ultrasound or electrophysiology experience</li></ul><ul><li>
Req Possess a working knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy &amp; physiology, relevant modalities and the application of photographic techniques.</li><li>
Req Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communication with patients, staff, and doctors.</li><li>
Req Demonstrate professional and effective work skills to handle all responsibilities within a fast-paced, high pressure setting.</li><li>
Req Strong organizational and follow-up skills.</li><li>
Req Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Req Ability to multitask effectively.</li><li>
Req Flexibility and adaptability given the dynamic nature of medicine and departmental needs.</li><li>
Req The ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Pref Electrophysiology experience</li><li>
Pref Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB).</li><li>
Pref Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH) Phlebotomy Certification.</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Optical Coherence Tomography Certification (OCT-C) Optical Coherence Tomography Certification (OCT-C)</li><li>
Req Certified Retinal Angiographer Certification Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) certification</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS) Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS) certification</li><li>
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)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $34.50 - $58.65. 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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20172897 Posted Date 03/12/2026</div></div>

Ophthalmic Photographer III - Eye Inst of Los Angeles Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

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