Cardiology Technician (EKG) - per diem

Montage Health; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Montage Health in California is seeking a Cardiology technician to perform EKGs, stress testing, and ambulatory monitoring as part of a per diem team. You will report findings to physicians and participate in on-call rotations, while maintaining patient care across ages in an acute care setting.

The role requires AHA BLS certification, independent 12-lead EKG experience, and CVIS familiarity. Per diem hours include weekend availability and shift differentials may apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience performing 12-lead EKG independently prior to hire.
• Stress testing experience in an acute care facility.
• Experience with cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) including data queries and table building.
• Familiarity with stress test systems, EKG systems and their CVIS integration.
• Experience with monitoring/coding for automated MD payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients of all ages and perform EKGs and stress testing.
• Assist with stress Echoes, nuclear stress tests, and ambulatory recordings.
• Report findings to the interpreting physician for urgent care.
• Attend in-services and continuing education as required.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

12-lead EKG

Stress testing

CVIS experience

Ambulatory monitoring knowledge

Clinical documentation

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CVIS

EKG systems

Stress test systems

Job description

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Position Summary

Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the Cardiology technician provides care to patients of all ages. Services include performing EKG’s, assisting with stress testing (stress echoes, Dobutamine stress echoes, nuclear stress tests, pharmacologic stress tests) and ambulatory recordings (holter monitors, event monitors, ambulatory blood pressure monitors). Duties include reporting to the interpreting physician any findings important in the delivery of necessary urgent care. Duties include but are not limited to attending in-services and continuing education as deemed necessary by the department supervisor and providing clerical assistance to the department. Participating in an on‑call rotation is a requisite.

Experience

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Previous experience with independent performance of 12-lead EKG prior to hire required. Stress testing experience in an acute care facility. Experience with cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) to include data query, building of tables, monitoring performance by operator and physician. This includes stress test systems, EKG systems and their relationship to a house‑wide CVIS. Experience with monitoring/adjusting/coding for automated MD payment systems.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education and work experience in related field.

Licensure/Certifications

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. Must take and pass the CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) EKG registry exam within 12 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours

Per Diem; Minimum of 16 hours per pay period. Availability to work weekends

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $39.78 to $53.22 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.24 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.36

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