EKG Technician

Providence Health and Services; Florence (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Montana is seeking an ECG Technician to perform ECGs, rhythm strips and related cardiac monitoring tasks, ensuring equipment functions and supporting patient care during emergencies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a TEE Probe cleaning certificate, and BLS certification; prior ECG/EKG experience is expected. The position offers a collaborative team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• TEE Probe cleaning certificate required.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 1 year experience as an Associate ECG technician or 1 year ECG/EKG experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs, rhythm strips, and related cardiac monitoring tasks.
• Ensure equipment functionality and availability of monitors.
• Support patient care during cardiac emergencies.
• Manage holter heart monitor processes.
• Provide patient education and assist in rhythm development.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Heart rhythm knowledge

Patient care support

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

TEE Probe cleaning certificate

Tools

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

The Journey ECG Tech performs electrocardiograms (ECGs), rhythm strips, and related cardiac monitoring tasks efficiently and accurately. The role includes ensuring equipment functionality, supporting patient care during cardiac emergencies, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, managing holter heart monitor processes, and providing patient education while developing proficiency in cardiac rhythms. The Journey level ECG tech will additionally have a TEE probe cleaning certification and be in the process of obtaining a Certified Cardiographic Technician certificate.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Coursework/Training: TEE Probe cleaning certificate
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 1 year experience as an Associate ECG technician or 1 year existing ECG/EKG experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Certified Cardiographic Technician in process
• 6 months experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Corpsman, Medical Assistant or other related allied health fields
• 6 months hospital or clinic-based exercise testing experience
• 6 months telemetry experience and knowledge of heart rhythms

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long‑standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient‑centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not‑for‑profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $18.07 - $27.64

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.