EKG Technician

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an EKG Technician for the Electrocardiology department. Under appropriate supervision, operates hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval and performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other cardiology related testing.

The role requires education qualifications, BLS certification, and experience with arrhythmia training; Cottage Health emphasizes total rewards and patient-first care in Santa Barbara, CA.

Qualifications

• Preferred: AA degree or equivalent in related field.
• Basic and advanced arrhythmia training.
• Minimum: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other cardiology related testing.
• Operates hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval under supervision.

Skills

EKG testing

Data entry

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Basic and advanced arrhythmia training

Tools

Holter monitor interpretation (preferred)

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an EKG Technician for theirElectrocardiology department responsible forUnder appropriate levels of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, operates Hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval. Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other cardiology related testing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Preferred:A.A. Degree from a 2-year college, or equivalent. Basic and advanced arrhythmia training.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: National EKG certification.

Technical Requirements:

• Preferred:Ability to scan and interpret holter monitor recordings.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: EKG experience or comparable training and experience that provide skills to perform the job tasks competently.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi‑site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on‑call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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