EKG Technician – Cardiac Diagnostics & Patient Prep

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an Electrocardiogram Technician to perform EKG and pediatric EKG testing, prepare patients, and maintain EKG equipment. You will apply electrodes, ensure proper lead placement, and assist with Signal Average EKG testing as required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, EKG certification, and current BLS certification, with 1–3 years of technical experience. This role supports department procedures and patient comfort during testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG Certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG and pediatric EKG testing following department policies and procedures.
• Identifies patient and assists patient in preparing for testing.
• Applies electrodes for EKG testing according to universal standards for lead placement.
• Applies electrodes for pediatric EKG testing to include right-sided chest leads and posterior chest leads.
• Applies electrodes for Signal Average EKG testing according to policy and procedure.
• Answers questions regarding procedure in order to make patient as relaxed as possible.
• Prepares EKG machine for daily use.
• Checks equipment and supplies, as well as assembles basic EKG equipment.
• Removes and cleans equipment at the end of shift.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

EKG testing procedures

Patient preparation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EKG Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an Electrocardiogram Technician to perform EKG and pediatric EKG testing, prepare patients, and maintain EKG equipment. You will apply electrodes, ensure proper lead placement, and assist with Signal Average EKG testing as required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, EKG certification, and current BLS certification, with 1–3 years of technical experience. This role supports department procedures and patient comfort during testing.