EKG Technician - Cardiology - Part Time as needed

MU Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a compassionate healthcare professional for cardiovascular care. This on-site role supports non-invasive testing, patient education, and coordination with the cardiology team to ensure high-quality heart health services at Capital Region Medical Center.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, stays organized, and manages multiple priorities in a busy clinical setting, with a focus on accuracy and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Arrthymia course or training.
• EKG technician experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive cardiology testing to include EKGs, SAEKGs, pacemaker phone checks, and Holter monitor application.
• Assists with cardiac stress testing and other non-invasive cardiology procedures.

Job description

Shift

6:00 AM to 4:00 PM every Friday and as needed coverage for PTO.

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Department

Cardiology

Facility

Capital Region Medical Center - 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $20.04 per hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented healthcare professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and supporting high-quality cardiovascular care. Our ideal candidate is a calm and confident communicator who thrives in a patient-centered environment, builds trust through education and empathy, and remains attentive to each individual's needs throughout their care journey. We value team members who demonstrate strong critical thinking, organizational excellence, and a commitment to accuracy while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting. The successful candidate is proactive, dependable, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring seamless collaboration with colleagues and outstanding service for patients and providers alike. If you are motivated by meaningful patient connections, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on heart health, we encourage you to join our team.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs non-invasive cardiology testing to include EKGs, SAEKGs, pacemaker phone checks, and Holter monitor application. Assists with cardiac stress testing and other non-invasive cardiology procedures. Provides patient education, preparation, and post-procedural care as defined by unit policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Reports any changes in the patient's clinical presentation to the charge nurse or the patient's physician. Maintains accurate organization of files and records. Assures copies of transcriptions are filed and sent to physician offices in a timely manner. Assigns and inputs correct charges to patients. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arrthymia course or training.
• EKG technician experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.