Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Technician - Central Monitoring Unit - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 11.5hr night shifts including weekends and holidays Posted Date 09/30/2025 Salary Range: $26.57 - 35.02 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 26899

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

Job Qualifications

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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