University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Monitor Secretary - Telemetry 5 Tower - Full Time Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
Arcadia, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $26.73/hr
1+ years expUniversity of Southern California is seeking a Monitor Secretary for their Telemetry department. The Monitor Secretary is responsible for observing cardiac screens, answering calls, and assisting with the administrative requirements for admitting and discharging patients while ensuring effective communication and teamwork within the department.
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Responsibilities
The Monitor Secretary is accountable to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or the Director
Assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate
Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases
Communicates and documents changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes
Runs strips per unit routine, PRN and in emergency situations
Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing charges
Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships
Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment
Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals
Performs receptionist functions for the department
Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate
Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges communicating changes in a timely manner
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities
Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information
Prints reports as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support
Arrhythmia Certificate
Prefer minimum of one-year secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting, strongly preferred
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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