Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Technician - Central Monitoring Unit - Westwood
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job 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
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.
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.