Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 7pm - 7am 12hr night and variable shifts including weekends and holidays Posted Date 05/23/2025 Salary Range: $25.3 - 33.35 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 24514

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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: $25.30 - $33.35 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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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

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 c