EKG Supervisor

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an EKG Supervisor to lead the EKG department, Stress Testing, and Holter monitoring across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will mentor technicians, optimize workflows, and ensure patient safety and timely cardiac assessments.

The role requires strong leadership, clinical cardiovascular expertise, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities to influence process improvements and departmental quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a staff technologist in cardiovascular care.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; EKG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervise clinical staff, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Partner with managers to develop policies, budgets, and staffing plans.

Skills

Cardiovascular technology

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EKG Equipment

Job description

EKG Supervisor

Job Details

• Job Title: Supervisor
• Category: EKG / EEG Technician
• Status: Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
• Department: EKG
• Pay Range: $74,700.00 - $93,400.00 per year
• Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Supervisor - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Supervisors are integral leaders within a dedicated cardiovascular team where precision, leadership, and patient-centered care drive exceptional clinical outcomes. This EKG Supervisor role offers an exciting opportunity for professional leadership, department-wide collaboration, and the ability to foster a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous clinical excellence.

As a Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter monitoring departments across inpatient and outpatient settings. By supervising clinical staff, streamlining workflows, and maintaining rigorous compliance with national safety standards, you will ensure our teams deliver accurate and timely cardiac assessments. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every leader is empowered to mentor, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

A typical day for a Supervisor may include:

• Operational Oversight: Supervising the EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter/ZIO monitoring departments across inpatient and outpatient locations, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Morris Cancer Center, and the Ambulatory Medical Pavilion.
• Workflow & Quality Management: Conducting daily morning MUSE checks for unread EKGs, stress tests, and STAT requests; compiling morning reports and proactively troubleshooting any causes for backlog to ensure timely physician interpretation.
• Team Leadership & Development: Training, educating, and supervising EKG technicians and Certified Clinical Technologists (CCT); providing ongoing education on protocols and technological advances while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Administrative Operations: Partnering with department managers and directors to develop policies, manage budgets, establish fees, and schedule clinical staff according to workload, available equipment, and space.
• Staffing & Performance: Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding clinical staff and CardioDynamics lab unit coordinators, ensuring standardization, equity of duties, and conducting regular job performance evaluations.
• Cardiac Monitoring Design: Designing, evaluating, and executing workflows for Holter monitors and external cardiac devices (such as ZIO patches) alongside key stakeholders and vendors.
• Equipment & Inventory Control: Maintaining all specialized diagnostic equipment-including stress carts and treadmills-in excellent working order through daily maintenance logs, monthly inventory, and prompt repair requests.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all protocols align with hospital policies, healthcare laws, and national safety standards, while immediately reporting any deviations that may impact patient safety.

This role might be for you if:

• You are an experienced leader committed to fostering teamwork, equity, and high performance in a fast-paced cardiovascular environment.
• You are highly organized and analytical, with a knack for designing efficient workflows and resolving operational backlogs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills help you collaborate effectively with physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• You remain calm and adaptable under rapidly changing and stressful clinical conditions, keeping patient safety and satisfaction at the forefront.
• You enjoy mentoring staff and helping clinical technicians grow alongside evolving cardiovascular technology.
• Regulatory compliance, risk management, and quality assurance are integral to your daily operational standards.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

To be considered for this EKG Supervisor opportunity, you must bring a strong background in clinical cardiovascular technology coupled with proven leadership capabilities.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications:
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • EKG Certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a staff technologist required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or proven leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Must possess the mobility to navigate the entire institution and function effectively under rapidly changing and stressful clinical conditions. This role operates within a basic hospital environment with potential exposure to blood, infectious diseases, and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to Standard Precautions, Infection Control, and Environment of Care safety protocols.

Benefits and Total Rewards:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer