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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
7a-7p 12-hour days and variable shifts
Posted Date
02/07/2025
Salary Range: $25.3 - 33.35 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
22150

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

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 computations (adds, subtract, multiply and divide).                                                                         

Demonstrates an understanding of basic terminology and abbreviations.                                                                                   

Ability to accurately complete assigned tasks.                                                                                                                              

Ability to organize and prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely manner.                                                                     

Ability to sustain quality of work commensurate with established departmental QA guidelines and governmental regulations. Training Provided

Satisfactory completion of Heart Saver (CPR) course - Preferred.                                                                                                                        

Ability to provide age appropriate observation and intervention to meet the needs of patients served .                                 



As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.