About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois and Georgia. 

Job Description:

Part Time, Monday-Thursday, 9:00a-3:00p

Assists physicians by providing pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural care with special procedures in the lab. Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders, scrubs (if trained), circulates, and records all cases performed in the lab, and assists with the immediate recovery of patients. Ensures accurate hand off to recovering area and assists in transferring patients to other hospitals directly from the lab, if necessary. Provides nursing support in other areas as needed and remains competent.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• ACLS upon hire or obtained by end of orientation period, and maintain while in position Telemetry 
• Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions
• Competent in monitoring and administration of Moderate Sedation during IR procedures
• Recovers MAC local patients when PACU not available

• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in the state of practice                     

• BLS certification must be maintained while in this position

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Ultrasound guided IV insertion/Phlebotomy experience       
• Oncology Certified (OCN)

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab
• Knowledge of appropriate anatomy, particularly peripheral anatomy
• Knowledge of coronary and peripheral blood vessels and blood flow (venous and arterial)

Pay Range

Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility.  These factors are considered without regard to an individual’s status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

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