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Veterinary Criticalist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$200 - $275/hr

Dedicated radiology reading room * GE CT scanner & ultrasound capabilities * ICU and isolation ward * Separate feline waiting area * Endoscopy and scoping capabilities We're excited to welcome ...

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How much do reading room jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for reading room in California is $41.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $41.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a reading room attendant?

A reading room attendant is a staff member who works in a library or archive, assisting visitors with accessing materials in a designated reading or research area. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring the use of rare or reference materials, ensuring that reading room rules are followed, providing assistance with locating and handling resources, and maintaining a quiet, organized environment. Reading room attendants play a crucial role in preserving materials and supporting researchers and library patrons.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a reading room assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Reading Room Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in library science or archival studies is often preferred. Familiarity with library catalog systems, digital databases, and archival management software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help you assist patrons and work collaboratively with colleagues. These skills ensure efficient access to materials, accurate record-keeping, and a positive user experience in the reading room environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by reading room staff, and how can they be addressed?

Reading Room staff often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of visitors during peak research periods, ensuring the security and proper handling of rare or delicate materials, and assisting patrons with diverse research needs. To address these challenges, staff members benefit from strong organizational skills, clear communication, and ongoing training on collection care and customer service. Collaboration with archivists, librarians, and security personnel is also essential to maintain a supportive and efficient environment for all users.

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Infographic showing various Reading Room job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,445 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Imaging Services Reading Room Coordinator- Diagnostic Radiology - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exemp...

Keck Medicine of USC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$25 - $39.69/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Keck Medicine of USC rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

302nd of 1,061 rated hospitals


Job description

The Imaging Services Reading Room Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the assigned area; this includes answering phones, triage calls for the Radiologists, place outbound calls on behalf of the Radiologists, facilitate requests for changes to orders received from the Radiologist back to ordering physician or scheduling department, expedite physician to physician communication, enhance patient safety and flow by assisting the Radiologist in managing patient information and priority, utilize a variety of communication tools/technology systems, excellent customer service, and perform other tasks as assigned. With limited supervision, will perform ancillary tasks that allow Radiologists to focus on their primary clinical functions.
Reporting to the clinic manager, the clinic assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities within the Otolaryngology, head & neck Surgery clinic. This role performs administrative functions for the clinic. The Clinic Assistant will also be responsible for transporting equipment needed for clinic procedures and appropriate storage of these items. The Clinic Assistant will ensure uploading of images into appropriate applications, support front desk functions as assigned and support referral management processes, including faxes, sending and receiving referrals in appropriate applications.

Essential Duties:

  • Functions as a physician liaison to support the efficient and timely reporting of all reading room functions of the assigned area, focused on monitoring the diagnostic worklists and distribute urgent exams to the Radiologists for interpretation.
  • Answering and triaging calls to the Radiologists; place outbound calls on behalf of the Radiologists.
  • Ensures sensitive information is delivered timely, reviewed by the appropriate modality physician and reports delivered to the correct referring physician.
  • Expedite physician to physician communication, enhance patient safety and flow by assisting the Radiologist in managing patient information and priority.
  • Utilize a variety of communication tools/technology systems to minimize delays and increase efficiency.
  • Supports on-call Radiologists with system troubleshooting, problem-solving, and assists supervisor with implementation of on-going workflow and performance improvements.
  • With limited supervision, will perform ancillary tasks that allow Radiologists to focus on their primary clinical functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Req High School or equivalent
  • Req 1 year Customer service experience in related field.
  • Req Displays behaviors conducive to excellent customer service.
  • Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
  • Req Computer literacy


Preferred Qualifications:


Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • 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 $25.00 - $39.69. 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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor 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 atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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