Monitor Secretary

• Medical Surgical Telemetry (4 North)
• Full Time12 hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt) Keck Medical Center of USC
• 3.9 Arcadia, CA Job Details Full-time $21.00
• $26.

73 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Cardiac rhythm analysis Computer literacy BLS Certification Employee relationship building English Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Computer skills Acute care experience Full Job Description

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education Req High School or equivalent Work Experience Req 1 year Secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Req Ability to read, write, and speak English. Possess basic computer skills. Licenses/Certifications Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Arrhythmia Certificate Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00

• $26.

73. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The monitor secretary functions as the department receptionist by answering calls, observing cardiac screens, and assisting with the administrative requirements for admitting and discharging patients from the department. The Monitor Secretary applies effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and to support a positive work environment. The Monitor Secretary demonstrates the ability to function within an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. 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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for 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 at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$151263.htmld