Santa Barbara, California
Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Santa Monica, California
Internal Number: 152413151
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 CO₂.
· 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.
This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient safety while collaborating with a world-class team at UCLA Health.
Salary: $26.57 - $35.02 Hourly
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated EKG-proficient healthcare professional with:
· Certification as an EKG Tech - 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.
