Cardiac ECG Technician: Stress Tests & Pacemaker Eval

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, California, is seeking an Electrocardiograph Technician to operate ECG, stress test, and Holter monitor equipment. The role includes patient instruction, data entry, and preliminary interpretation of results, with close collaboration with the cardiology team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting with procedures, and generating reports using hospital information systems. Minimum qualifications include CST/CET/CCT certifications and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school as an Electrocardiograph Technician, a Cardiology Technician or Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Operates ECG, stress test, Holter monitor equipment and pacemaker evaluation.
• Assists cardiology staff with invasive procedures as directed.
• Performs rapid preliminary interpretation and notifies physician of life‑threatening conditions.
• Types examination reports and uses hospital information system for orders/charges.
• Prepares patients for ECG, Holter, Pacemaker, and Stress Testing examinations.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Pacemaker evaluation

Medical terminology

Education

Graduation from an approved Electrocardiograph/Cardiology Technician/Medical Assistant program

Tools

Hospital information system

Personal computer

Word processing software

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, California, is seeking an Electrocardiograph Technician to operate ECG, stress test, and Holter monitor equipment. The role includes patient instruction, data entry, and preliminary interpretation of results, with close collaboration with the cardiology team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting with procedures, and generating reports using hospital information systems. Minimum qualifications include CST/CET/CCT certifications and BLS.