Cardiology Technician: EKG & Stress Testing Pro

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings options

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Cardiology Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, explain procedures to patients, obtain and record electrocardiograms, and ensure accurate documentation for inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes assisting with Holter monitoring, stress testing, pacemaker tracings, and data entry into clinical systems while maintaining patient confidentiality and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Electrocardiographic (EKG) techniques from an approved program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record EKGs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Operate Holter monitors; manage reports and logs.
• Run stress test and EECP equipment; assist procedures.

Skills

EKG equipment operation

Patient data entry

Team collaboration

Artifactual recognition

Cardiac monitoring knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Clinical documentation platforms

EKG/Holter/stress testing equipment

Job description

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Cardiology Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, explain procedures to patients, obtain and record electrocardiograms, and ensure accurate documentation for inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes assisting with Holter monitoring, stress testing, pacemaker tracings, and data entry into clinical systems while maintaining patient confidentiality and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.