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:
* Monitor 5-lead EKG, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, and end-tidal COâ.
* Recognize and interpret arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and QT prolongation.
* Respond promptly to actionable alarms and communicate findings to nurses and physicians.
* Document patient activity, hand-off reports, and census reconciliation.
* 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:
* Certification as an EKG Tech – preferred
* Associate degree or diploma – preferred
* 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.