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General Information

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
12hr Night shifts (including weekends and holidays)
Posted Date
08/22/2025
Salary Range: $26.57 - 35.02 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
26255

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position serves primarily as a Monitor Tech to remotely monitoring 5-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) activities on patients from off-site nursing units, under the supervision of charge nurse.

The EKG MT is responsible for continuous monitoring of EKG, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate (RR), and end-tidal CO2 at the Central Monitor Station. Must be able to recognize EKG components, interpret basic arrhythmias and discern ST-segment changes and QT prolongation. Identify actionable audio and visual alarms. Effectively articulate age-specific changes of EKG, RR, and pulse oximeter readings to RNs and/or physicians in a timely manner. Document and perform hand-off report census reconciliation, patient’s EKG activities, and equipment inventory. Maintain the Equipment Malfunction Log. Take proper chain of command to notify of malfunctioning equipment.


Salary: $26.57 - $35.02 Hourly

   

Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with: 

Monitor Technician -

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English
  • Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a formal EKG/Telemetry training program
  • Current national certification as a Monitor Technician or in EKG/Cardiac Monitoring (e.g., CCI Certified Cardiographic Technician or NHA Certified EKG Technician) preferred
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred
  • Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy, rhythm interpretation, and alarm parameters
  • Familiarity with hospital telemetry monitoring systems (e.g., GE, Philips, or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to accurately interpret and differentiate basic arrhythmias
  • Effective verbal communication skills to relay critical information to the nursing staff
  • Ability to follow standardized procedures and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a team-based environment

Training Requirements Upon Hire:

  • Must complete a structured orientation and competency-based training program
  • Must pass a rhythm interpretation exam during the orientation period