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. Actively participates in hospital committees and projects (CQI project, hospital projects, etc.) as well as coordinates activities with various other hospital departments to ensure patient satisfaction as well as cost effectiveness.