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

Description

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 malfunctioning equipment.

Salary range: $24.56 - $32.38 HourlyQualifications

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

• 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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