Unit Secretary​/Monitor Tech - 6th Floor Med Surg​/Telemetry - Per Diem Night Shift; Union

Overview

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician performs clerical and communication functions on the 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.

• Monitor patients for arrhythmias and alert proper personnel as needed.
• Perform clerical and communication functions on the assigned nursing unit.
• Provide courteous reception on the nursing unit and coordinate activities for patient care.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Completion of an 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

• 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 for this position is $28.01. 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.

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.

Job  Posted Date 01/21/2026

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