Cardiac EKG Technician: Patient-Centered Diagnostics

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitor applications, and related cardiac diagnostics for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient comfort, and timely test results within a collaborative cardiovascular care team.

The technician will operate ECG equipment, manage monitor devices, and assist with stress testing support while maintaining high standards of patient care and data integrity.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and compassionate.
• Dedicated to providing a positive patient experience.
• Ability to perform ECG testing and Holter monitoring with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) for inpatients and outpatients.
• Apply Holter monitor devices and remove monitors as assigned.
• Support stress testing activities as needed.
• Interact with hospital information systems to report and retrieve EKG data.
• Prioritize STAT ECGs and communicate patient conditions to clinicians.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ECG equipment and workflows.
• Educate and orient new technicians as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate

Patient care

Tools

ECG management system

Job description

UPMC is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitor applications, and related cardiac diagnostics for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient comfort, and timely test results within a collaborative cardiovascular care team.

The technician will operate ECG equipment, manage monitor devices, and assist with stress testing support while maintaining high standards of patient care and data integrity.