USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) is hiring: Monit

Overview

Monitor Secretary - Medical Surgical Telemetry (5 North) - Per Diem 12 hours Nights (7:00pm to 7:30am) (Union, Non-Exempt) at USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice), Arcadia, CA.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum (Required): High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred (Not Required): Additional education or secretarial training is not specified in the original posting.

Work Experience

• Minimum (Required): Not specified beyond general responsibilities;
  Preferred (Not Required): Prefer minimum of one-year secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting, strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum (Required): Basic Life Support; Arrhythmia Certificate
• Preferred (Not Required): Not specified beyond the minimums

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $26.73. When extending an offer of employment, USC Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and contractual considerations.

Position Details

Location: Arcadia, CA (Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Arcadia)

Schedule: Per Diem, 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am)

Union: Yes; Non-Exempt

Posting/Req: REQ20167494; Posted Date: 09/14/2025