Telemetry Monitor Technician & Unit Secretary

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician to provide clerical, patient care coordination, and communication support on the nursing unit. The role includes managing census, orders, and chart documentation to ensure smooth patient flow.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, medical terminology training, and strong English communication. BLS and Fire Life Safety training are required; prior unit secretary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Successful completion of Medical Terminology exam and basic EKG course.
• Pref 1 year Experience as a Unit Secretary.
• Req Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Clerical: manage census, admissions, and chart accuracy on the unit.
• Order transcription: transcribe orders accurately and promptly.
• Customer service: answer calls, greet patients, provide courteous service.
• Medical records: maintain patient charts and organize admissions/discharges.
• Teamwork: communicate with management and staff; participate in meetings.
• Monitoring: assist with monotoring EKG rhythms and notify RN as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

English communication

Customer service

BLS certification

Fire Life Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology exam and basic EKG course

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician to provide clerical, patient care coordination, and communication support on the nursing unit. The role includes managing census, orders, and chart documentation to ensure smooth patient flow.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, medical terminology training, and strong English communication. BLS and Fire Life Safety training are required; prior unit secretary experience preferred.