Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
As a Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Technician in the
Central Monitoring Unit at UCLA Health, you will play a vital role in
supporting patient safety and clinical care. From the Central Monitor Station,
you will provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac rhythms and other
critical vital signs, serving as a key partner to the care team.
In this role, you will:
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Monitor
5-lead EKG, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, and end-tidal COâ.
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Recognize
and interpret arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and QT prolongation.
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Respond
promptly to actionable alarms and communicate findings to nurses and
physicians.
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Document
patient activity, hand-off reports, and census reconciliation.
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Ensure
equipment functionality and escalate issues appropriately.
This position offers the opportunity to make a
direct impact on patient safety while collaborating with a world-class team at
UCLA Health.
Salary: $26.57 – $35.02 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated EKG-proficient
healthcare professional with:
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Certification
as an EKG Tech – preferred
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Associate
degree or diploma – preferred
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Experience
in 5-lead EKG monitoring using Phillips® monitor – preferred
This position could have the potential to float
between the UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center and the UCLA Health Ronald
Regan Westwood Medical Center