Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Technician - Central Monitoring Unit - Santa Monica

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 CO2.

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

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.