ECG Technician II: Cardiology Diagnostics

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center – Montlake's Cardiology department is seeking an Electrocardiograph Technician 2 (ECG/EKG) for a 40-hour work week on the Day Shift, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on performing resting ECGs, monitoring and reporting Holter data, and training staff in ECG use within a comprehensive heart center.

The position requires high school diploma and CPR certification, plus an ECG technologist credential or progress toward one, with preference for 1 year of ECG tech experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of ECG technician experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is required and a national ECG certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots EKG equipment to obtain resting electrocardiograms on adults and children.
• Recognizes and resolves artifacts, prepares patients for holter and event monitoring, and creates reports for physicians.
• Provides training to nursing and medical staff on routine EKG use.
• Maintains supplies, completes daily paperwork, and assists the Regional Heart Center patients.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

EKG operation

Patient care

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year ECG Technician I experience

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitoring setup

Job description

UW Medical Center – Montlake's Cardiology department is seeking an Electrocardiograph Technician 2 (ECG/EKG) for a 40-hour work week on the Day Shift, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on performing resting ECGs, monitoring and reporting Holter data, and training staff in ECG use within a comprehensive heart center.

The position requires high school diploma and CPR certification, plus an ECG technologist credential or progress toward one, with preference for 1 year of ECG tech experience.