EKG Technician

Providence; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Journey ECG Tech at Providence St. Patrick Hospital performs ECGs, rhythm strips, and cardiac monitoring with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. The role ensures equipment readiness, supports patient care during emergencies, and educates patients on rhythms while managing holter processes.

Certification in TEE probe cleaning is required with ongoing pursuit of Cardiographic Technician credentials. Providence emphasizes a culture of patient-centered care, collaboration, and professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• TEE probe cleaning certificate required on hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Minimum 1 year ECG technician or ECG/EKG experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and rhythm strips accurately.
• Monitor patient condition during cardiac events and emergencies.
• Ensure ECG equipment is functional and properly maintained.
• Assist with holter monitor processing and related workflows.
• Educate patients on cardiac rhythms and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

ECG rhythm knowledge

Telemetry monitoring

BLS certification

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

TEE Probe cleaning certificate

National Provider BLS - AHA upon hire

Job description

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.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• 1 year experience as an Associate ECG technician or 1 year existing ECG/EKG experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Coursework/Training: Certified Cardiographic Technician in process

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.

Requsition ID: 448950

Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Cardio Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3500 ELECTROCARDIOLOGY EKG
Address: MT Missoula 500 W Broadway
Work Location: St Patrick Hospital-Broadway Bldg-Missoula MT
Workplace Type: On-site
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.