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Cardiac Monitor Technician Central Monitoring Unit Westwood
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UCLA Health Careers
Los Angeles, CA (In Person)
$64,158 Salary, Full-Time
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Description 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 CO ₂ .
- 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.