148 therapy jobs found in Torrance, CA

Responsibilities The Gene Therapy Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will coordinate the care of the pediatric blood and marrow transplant gene therapy patients under the direction of the attending physicians in the Peds Heme/Onc transplant service. The Gene Therapy Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will provide support to faculty who are conducting gene therapy clinical trials within the BMT/stem cell transplant area and design, administer, conduct and coordinate all research activities as part of the clinical research team in general bone marrow transplant and gene therapy. The incumbent with have a leadership role in the implementation of clinical trials and coordination with multi-site trials. The incumbent will evaluate the current nursing practices necessary to carry through the research protocols and develop necessary methodologies necessary for study the study. The Gene Therapy Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will be responsible for establishing standards for...

Responsibilities Provide guidance to maintain a quality and compliance program within the Bone Marrow Stem Cell Lab, Hemapheresis Unit and Hematologic Malignancies/Stem Cell Transplantation (HM/SCT) Adult and Pediatric Clinical Program.  Maintain Quality System Essentials throughout an active Cellular Therapy program, Hemapheresis Unit and Stem Cell lab operation.  Ensure compliance with all regulations, guidelines, and standards of the licensing accrediting credentialing and regulatory agencies with particular focus on FDA guidelines for Current Good Tissue Practices, HCT/Ps and FACT. Ensure adherence to UCLA internal policies for safety and corporate compliance.  Serve as QA and regulatory resource department wide within the framework of a QA and compliance unit.  Activities of a quality program include: Development, maintenance, review and approval of SOPs, training programs, competency assessment programs validation and revalidation plans and results record keeping and...

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Director of the Human Gene and Cell Therapy Facility (HGCTF), you will be responsible for the day-to-day Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) quality assurance compliance activities including document control.  Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree or  Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field and a minimum of one year of GMP quality assurance experience. Previous experience directly involved with federal regulations regarding GLP and GMP. Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with  physicians, staff, administration & sponsors. Demonstrated skill in gathering pertinent data, preparing narrative reports, statistical reports, charts, graphs, and tables. Demonstrated ability to carry out analytical tasks, to identify and define issues and alternatives, to resolve problems, and to draw logical conclusions. Demonstrated skill in reviewing data and material...

Under the direction of a RN, the Transporter transfers patients between patient care areas. The Transporter works cooperatively with team members to ensure timely transporting services. Core Competencies Transfers patients: identifies patients using identity band to verify the name, birth date, and admission number, assists with moving patients onto/off of the gurney, raises side rails of gurney to secure patients, ensures patients privacy by seeing that patients are appropriately covered, ensures patients charts accompany patients transferring. Provides health care services in own job category to the following age groups as applicable to job functions: Infancy: birth - 1 year Toddler: 1 year - 3 years Pre-School: 3 years - 6 years School Age: 6 years - 12 years Adolescent: 12 years - 18 years Adulthood: 19 years - 64 years Middle Adult: 45 years - 59 years Late Adult: 60 years - 79 years Older Adult: 65 years > Cleans and maintains gurney after each use. Transports...

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with...

Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs Radiologic examinations. Core Competencies Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all...

Responsibilities Under supervision of the Director of Nursing or Medical Director, in this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support. Qualifications Required:  Possession of current California RN license Possession of BCLS certification Possession of ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience...

The medical Social Worker assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems. Core Competencies Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to case manger and clinical manager. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers and coordinates community resources regarding practical and environmental needs. Participates in the development of the plan of care and case conferences. Assists physicians and other team members in understanding patients significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Maintains clinical records on all patients which include initial evaluations and treatment plans; daily progress notes which reflect patient status and progress toward long and short term...

Under general supervision, evaluates patients, identifies problems, plans programs, prepares and implements patient education and provides direct patient care to help the individual reach his/her potential. Position is autonomous for clinical provision of care in their area of practice within their scope and follows standards of care. Core Competencies Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment programs. Performs occupational therapy treatments based on evaluation results, aimed at increasing a patients functional level. This includes and is not limited to developing or restoring strength, coordination, endurance, range of motion, motor skills for ADL’s, or relieving pain as well as

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with...

The Speech Therapist III is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services. Core Competencies Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment program. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for all age groups as applicable to job functions. Maintains clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician changes in the patient's condition. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization. Identifies patient and...

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory...

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Determines nature of member's situation by interviewing member; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits. Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with member. Obtains assistance for member by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies. Fosters member's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options. Maintains record of case by documenting member's situation and member's own actions. Evaluates member’s progress against care plans, goals, interventions and modifications as needed. Communicates and coordinate services with member and member’s care team, such as Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and ancillary providers as necessary to meet member’s medical and psychosocial needs. Facilitate member access to...

Plans, organizes, and provides medically prescribed and supervised exercise therapy, emotional support, community resources, and education for young, middle adult and geriatric patients. Core Competencies Provides all services of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to adult patients. Provides initial assessment and develops individualized care plans. Assesses patients’ modifiable risk factors and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC). Utilizes contemporary theories of health behavior change in helping participants identify learning and lifestyle modification goals. Provides education based on patient/familys learning needs, ability/readiness to learn and barriers to understanding. Provides emotional support for patients and family while maintaining a positive motivating environment. Applies evidence based principles of exercise science to develop individualized exercise prescriptions and adjusts prescriptions as...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with...

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist I is under general direction to perform technical procedures, providing pertinent anatomical and functional data for interpretation by a radiologist. Core Competencies Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area...

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with...

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Under the direction of a RN, the Surgical Technician II works cooperatively with all surgical team members functioning as scrub assistant to the surgeon and assistant surgeon during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician II is knowledgeable about, skilled in, and coordinates at least one area of expertise in the Operating Room. The Surgical Technician II is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers. Core Competencies Assists the circulating nurse in preparing the assigned operating room for surgery. Checks the surgeons preference cards before beginning all surgeries Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to approved techniques. Practices aseptic technique in opening surgical packs, sutures, and trays. Maintains a sterile field throughout each surgical procedure. Performs sponge and needle counts according to policies/ procedures. Provides health care services in own job category to the...