University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Monitor Technician - Float Pool

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13

Part-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$23.92 - $40.66 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of a medical terminology examination and a basic electrocardiogram course is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Fire Life Safety Training for Los Angeles City is required; if the employee does not have a card upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.
Excellent customer service behavior is required.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical, clinical, and communication functions on the assigned nursing unit, provide courteous reception, and arrange and coordinate patient-care activities.
Use computer systems to print census reports for the charge registered nurse and census log, check and correct accommodation codes each shift and before 2130, update the census log with admission and discharge times, complete admission/discharge/transfer entries within 30 minutes, and follow downtime procedures accurately.
Complete repair requests for engineering and biomedical services, maintain the outpatient stay log and orders forms, order supplies weekly and as needed, keep the work area clean and organized, and stock printers and fax machines with paper.
Transcribe orders completely, accurately, and promptly according to policy; prioritize stat orders, promptly notify the registered nurse of stat orders, scan orders to pharmacy, enter test orders in the computer, transcribe orders to the Kardex, sign, date, and time completed orders, flag telephone orders for signatures, and notify the appropriate department of stat orders as applicable.
Interact courteously and compassionately with the public, patients, and hospital personnel in person, by telephone, and in writing; answer calls and call lights promptly and courteously within three rings; identify self and unit; and route calls and requests to appropriate personnel, explaining transfers and ensuring the connection is made.
Assist with managing patient records and maintaining charts; help ancillary personnel obtain chart sections; review and assemble admission chart forms within 20 minutes of admission; add forms at midnight and as needed; file diagnostic reports behind the designated chart tab after registered nurse review; file laboratory reports weekly; replace chart dividers as needed; and place discharge and thinned charts in the Health Information Management basket for retrieval.
Complete assignments as directed, collaborate and solve problems, maintain communication with management and staff professionally, attend at least 80% of unit secretary meetings or read minutes within five working days, communicate outstanding patient-care orders and activities to the oncoming unit secretary, orient new unit secretaries, assist physicians and staff in obtaining computerized hospital or patient information, communicate unit issues to the charge registered nurse and staff, and stay informed about changes from hospital-wide committees.
Monitor and interpret electrocardiogram rhythms consistently and correctly, monitor electroencephalogram patterns for signs of seizure activity, promptly notify the registered nurse or charge nurse of electrocardiogram changes or concerns, ensure the monitoring desk is not left unattended while patients are monitored, track and maintain telemetry boxes and related equipment, and document the date and time the registered nurse was notified on rhythm strips.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of experience as a unit secretary is preferred.

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician performs clerical, clinical, and communication functions on assigned nursing unit. She/he provides courteous reception on the nursing unit and arranges and coordinates activities for patient care.

Essential Duties

Clerical: Has a thorough understanding of and expertise in the use of computer systems. Prints 2130 census for charge RN, 2400 census for census log Checks accommodation codes and makes necessary changes for accuracy each shift and prior to 2130 Updates census log with admissions and discharges (time of occurrence) Completes A/D/T in computer system within 30 minutes Completes downtime procedures accurately Completes repair requests for engineering and biomed Maintains Outpatient stay log Maintains Orders forms Orders supplies weekly and PRN Maintains clean and organized work area Stocks printers and fax machines with sufficient amounts of paper
Order Transcription: Appropriately transcribes all orders, per policy, completely and accurately in a timely fashion. Prioritizes stat orders versus routine orders Notifies RN of all stat orders immediately Scan orders to pharmacy Orders tests via computer entry Transcribes to Kardex Signs, dates, and times upon completion Flags telephone orders for signatures Notifies appropriate department of stat order as applicable
Customer Service Utilizes courtesy, compassion, kindness and honesty while interacting with public, patients and all hospital personnel. Demonstrates above skills in all forms of communications, i.e., in person, via telephone, and in writing Answers phone/call lights courteously, promptly within 3 rings Identifies self by name and unit. Routes all calls/requests to appropriate personnel, identifies on phone reason for transfer and assures connection is made.
Medical Records Maintenance Assists with the management of patient records, so that the chart is always in optimum condition. Assists other ancillary personnel in obtaining parts of charts as necessary. Review and assembles the admission chart forms for inpatient record within 20 minutes of admission. Adds appropriate numbers of forms at midnight and when necessary i.e. physician orders, progress notes according to guidelines. Files diagnostic reports behind the designated chart tab as results/reports are received after reviewed by RN. Files lab reports weekly Replaces chart dividers as needed Places discharge and thinned chart in HIM Basket for retrieval.
Teamwork/Collaboration: Completes assignments as directed Demonstrates collaboration, congeniality, and problem-solving skills. Maintains an open line of communication between management and other staff while demonstrating a professional demeanor at all times. Attends 80% of unit secretary meetings or reads the minutes within 5 working days. Communicates and clarifies outstanding patient care orders/activities to the oncoming unit secretary. Shows initiative/ability to orient new unit secretaries Assists M.D.s and staff in obtaining computerized hospital and/or patient information. Maintains communication with Charge RN and staff about unit issues. Is involved with and keeps abreast of changes from hospital wide committees
Monitoring Functions Monitors and interprets EKG rhythms consistently and correctly Monitors EEG pattern for signs of seizure activity Notifies RN/Charge Nurse promptly of EKG changes or concerns Never leaves the desk unattended while patients are being monitored Tracks and maintains all monitoring equipment i.e. telemetry boxes and applicable equipment Documents date and time RN notified on rhythm strip.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. 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 $23.92 - $40.66. 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 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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor 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 [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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