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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.