Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary - 5 South Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Fixed Term)(Union)

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician performs clerical, and communication functions on assigned nursing unit. S/he monitors patients for arrhythmias and alerts proper personnel as needed. She/he provides courteous reception on the nursing unit and coordinates activities for patient care.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Completion of a EKG or Rhythm interpretation course

Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Minimum of one (1) year current experience as a Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech in an acute care preferred

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Data entry computer skills

Required License/Certification: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card from the American Heart Association.
ED/Geropsych: AB 508 Certification (if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire
EKG course required. Successful candidate must pass rhythm recognition exam

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $26 to $33.65. 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.