Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
Job Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health!
We’re looking for a dedicated Emergency Department (ED) Monitor (EKG) Tech to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for continuously monitoring patients’ heart rhythms, vital signs, and respiratory rates at the Central Monitor Station. You’ll play a crucial role in detecting changes like arrhythmias, fluctuations in heart rate, and other vital signs, while quickly alerting RNs when necessary.
You’ll also handle tasks like obtaining EKG strips, documenting key intervals, managing patient admissions and discharges from telemetry monitors, and keeping equipment running smoothly. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, this is the job for you!
Join us at UCLA Health and be part of a team that’s committed to delivering exceptional care. Take your career to the next level in one of the nation’s leading health systems!
Salary: $26.57 - $35.02 Hourly
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, experienced, and self-motivated EKG-Tech professional with:
- EKG certificate or certification, highly preferred
- Associate degree or diploma, preferred
- Experience in 5-lead EKG monitoring using Phillips® monitor, preferred
Successful completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program( minimum of 14 hours) - Required/training provided by Department
Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and co-operative working relationship with patients, families and co-workers. Required
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using English vocabulary and grammar. Required.
Ability to understand oral and written English.
Ability to read and write Standard English text.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (adds, subtract, multiply and divide).
Demonstrates an understanding of basic terminology and abbreviations.
Ability to accurately complete assigned tasks.
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.