Cardiac EKG Technician — PRN Rotating

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: Employee Assistant

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is seeking a PRN EKG Technician to join the Diagnostic Cardiology team. You will place electrodes, operate EKG equipment, and capture high-quality readings essential for diagnosing heart conditions.

You will review medical history with patients, explain procedures, and ensure they are comfortable. You will monitor patient well-being in real time and report abnormal findings to the nursing and medical teams, helping deliver reliable results.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise cardiac testing by expertly placing electrodes and operating EKG equipment to capture the high-quality readings essential for diagnosing heart conditions.
• Empower patients through the testing process by reviewing their medical history and providing clear education, ensuring they are prepared and comfortable during the procedure.
• Monitor patient well-being in real-time, acting as a critical observer who recognizes and reports abnormal cardiac findings immediately to the nursing and medical teams.
• Deliver accurate diagnostic data by identifying and correcting image interference and technical artifacts, ensuring the attending physician receives clear, reliable results for interpretation.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is seeking a PRN EKG Technician to join the Diagnostic Cardiology team. You will place electrodes, operate EKG equipment, and capture high-quality readings essential for diagnosing heart conditions.

You will review medical history with patients, explain procedures, and ensure they are comfortable. You will monitor patient well-being in real time and report abnormal findings to the nursing and medical teams, helping deliver reliable results.