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Lima Memorial Hospital

Unit Secretary/PCT - 3 South

Lima, OH · On-site

$41K - $50K/yr

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How much do unit secretary monitor tech jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for unit secretary monitor tech in the United States is $48,559.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Unit Secretary Monitor Tech?

Unit Secretary Monitor Techs are healthcare professionals who perform a dual role in a hospital or clinical setting. They handle administrative duties such as managing patient records, answering phones, and coordinating communication between medical staff, while also monitoring patients’ cardiac rhythms using specialized equipment. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology and cardiac monitoring systems. Unit Secretary Monitor Techs play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a healthcare unit and the timely detection of any cardiac irregularities in patients.

What is the difference between Unit Secretary Monitor Tech vs Medical Assistant?

AspectUnit Secretary Monitor TechMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma, certification in healthcare documentation or monitor tech trainingHigh school diploma, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar certification
Work EnvironmentHospital units, primarily administrative and monitoring areasClinics, hospitals, direct patient care settings
Job FocusAdministrative support, patient monitoring, communication coordinationPatient care, clinical procedures, basic medical tasks

The Unit Secretary Monitor Tech primarily handles administrative duties and patient monitoring within hospital units, requiring certifications related to healthcare documentation and monitoring technology. In contrast, Medical Assistants focus on clinical tasks and direct patient care, often requiring CMA certification. While both roles work in healthcare environments, the Unit Secretary Monitor Tech emphasizes administrative and monitoring functions, whereas Medical Assistants are more involved in clinical procedures and patient interaction.

How does a Unit Secretary Monitor Tech balance administrative duties with cardiac monitoring responsibilities during a typical shift?

A Unit Secretary Monitor Tech often juggles front-desk administrative tasks—such as answering phones, managing patient records, and coordinating communication between staff—with the critical responsibility of continuously monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms. This dual role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize quickly, especially during busy periods or emergencies. Effective multitasking and teamwork are essential, as you will frequently collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely response to any cardiac changes while keeping the unit running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unit Secretary Monitor Tech?

To thrive as a Unit Secretary Monitor Tech, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, basic medical terminology knowledge, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, cardiac monitoring equipment, and hospital communication tools is typically required. Excellent multitasking, communication, and teamwork abilities help you manage administrative duties while supporting clinical staff. These skills ensure efficient unit operations, accurate patient monitoring, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.
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Infographic showing various Unit Secretary Monitor Tech job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,559 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech - Fulltime - Nights

Prisma Health

Greer, SC • On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 349 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
This is a dual role that performs the responsibilities of a Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech for the nursing unit.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services. Performs general reception duties at the nurse's station including greeting visitors and responding to patient calls. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Maintains a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Registered Nurses, providers, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors.
Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Functions
  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
  • Unit Secretary
  • Performs general reception and other duties at the nurse's station. Responds to patient calls via intercom or in person. Assists patients, family, visitors and staff in a kind, professional and efficient manner.
  • Provides administrative and clerical support as needed for unit but not limited to data entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms.
  • Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with nurse manager which includes daily monitoring of supplies, ordering office or special supplies, monitoring PAR levels of supplies, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitors designated patient safety systems for alerts and immediately notifies the appropriate RN.
  • Maintains patient records; ensures that charts are current, complete and thinned as needed according to policies and procedures.
  • Monitor Tech
  • Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy.
  • Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy.
  • Responsible for the management and distribution of transmitter boxes. Ensures transmitter boxes are returned to the surveillance center in a timely manner after discontinuation of telemetry monitoring.
  • Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel. Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments.
  • Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines.
  • Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner and logs phone calls.
  • Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

In Lieu Of
  • NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • After hire, requires attendance of formal arrhythmia training class and successful completion of the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts.
  • Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.
  • Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if selected into a monitor tech role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • NA

Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Greer Medical Campus
Facility
1004 Greer Memorial Hospital
Department
10046490 Telemetry Surveillance
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