Cardiac Monitor Technician - Central Monitoring Unit - Westwood

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

11.5 hour nights, including weekends and holidays

Posted Date

06/26/2026

Salary Range: $26.57 - 35.02 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31517

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 hav