• Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Technician - Central…

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    This position serves primarily as a Monitor Tech to remotely monitor 5-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) activities on patients from off-site nursing units under the supervision of the CMU Supervisor.

     

    The EKG MT is responsible for continuously monitoring EKG, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate (RR), and end-tidal CO 2 at the Central Monitor Station. Must be able to recognize EKG components, interpret basic arrhythmias, and discern ST-segment changes and QT prolongation. Identify actionable audio and visual alarms. Effectively articulate age-specific changes of EKG, RR, and pulse oximeter readings to RNs and/or physicians in a timely manner. Document and perform hand-off report census reconciliation, patient's EKG activities, and equipment inventory. Escalate changes in patient condition, report equipment malfunctions, and follow the chain of command as outlined in the job description.

     

    Salary range: $24.56 - $32.38 Hourly

    Qualifications

    We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

    + EKG certificate or certification, highly preferred

    + Associate degree or diploma, preferred

    + Experience in 5-lead EKG monitoring using Phillips® monitor, preferred

    + You will be expected to floot between the Santa Monica and Ronald Reagan Campuses to meet staffing needs.

     

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