Cardiac Monitor (EKG) Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Apr-26
Location: Santa Monica, California
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 151822181
Description
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: $26.57 - $35.02 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, experienced, and self-motivated EKG-Tech 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 computations (adds, subtract, multiply and divide).
Demonstrates an understanding of basic terminology and abbreviations.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.