Cardiac Monitor Technician - Central Monitoring Unit - SMMC and RRMC Available

UCLA Health

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
DescriptionThis 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 malfunctioning equipment.Salary range: $24.56 - $32.38 HourlyQualificationsWe'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
  • 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
About UCLA Santa Monica:The UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center; a technologically advanced and welcoming 281-bed, 4.5-acre, full-service medical campus. Over 25% of the medical campus is dedicated to green and open spaces offering a serene place for patients, visitors, and staff members to get some fresh air, sunshine, and sea breeze, all a short distance to our beautiful California Beaches.

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