ECG Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health seeks an ECG Technician to perform ECGs and monitor placements at University Hospital in Madison, WI. The role offers day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, totaling 40 hours weekly, with some evening shifts on weekends.

The department emphasizes patient education and hands-on clinical learning in a Magnet-designated hospital. Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition assistance, with a referral bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Electrocardiograph Technician experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and apply longer term ECG monitors (24 hrs to 30 days).
• Educate adult and pediatric patients on testing procedures.
• Position patients correctly, apply electrodes accurately, assess ECG tracings.
• Facilitate stress testing under supervision of cardiology staff.
• Collaborate with clinical staff throughout the hospital.
• Learn on the job with hands-on experience.

Skills

ECG experience

On-the-job learning

Team collaboration

Education

CPR Certification

CCT/CRAT or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

100 FTE%, 40 hours per week, day shift. Monday through Friday 10:00AM – 6:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays. The weekend/holiday shifts will be evening shift 2:30PM – 11:00PM. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department

Job Description

100 FTE%, 40 hours per week, day shift. Monday through Friday 10:00AM – 6:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays. The weekend/holiday shifts will be evening shift 2:30PM – 11:00PM. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department

Pay:

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening shift differential
• Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

ECG Technician (Electrocardiogram Tech):

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and apply various longer term ECG monitors (24hrs to 30 days) on patients.
• Opportunities to educate both adult and pediatric patients on testing procedures.
• Ensure that patients are positioned correctly, apply electrodes accurately, and assess the quality of ECG tracings.
• Opportunities to facilitate stress testing under the supervision of cardiologist, advanced practice providers or clinical exercise physiologist.
• Collaborate with all levels of clinical staff throughout the hospital.
• Gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience while learning on the job.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• No minimum education Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred
• Technical or Associate’s Degree in Healthcare related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of Electrocardiograph Technician experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR Certification within 180 Days Required
• CCT, CRAT, or equivalent Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.