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 CO .

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