EKG Technician - Full Time

Trinity Health; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Nampa, Idaho seeks an ECG Technician responsible for performing electrocardiograms, stress testing, and Holter/Event monitoring. Role requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification; ACLS/PALS experience is a plus.

Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and clear patient communication are essential. Experience with adenosine and dobutamine stress protocols, treadmill testing, and documentation of results is preferred; hospital safety policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification required at hire (ACLS/PALS optional).
• Knowledge of EKGs and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrocardiograms and stress testing per protocol.
• Hook-ups for holter and event monitors; adenosine/dobutamine stress studies and treadmill tests as assigned.
• Communicates procedures professionally and documents results accurately.
• Charges testing appropriately and maintains daily records.
• Complies with hospital safety policies; supports age-specific patient care.

Skills

English proficiency

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Performs electrocardiograms, stress testing, applies holter monitors, event monitors, records, edits and processes EKGs.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.

Previous knowledge of EKGs preferred. Medical terminology preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.

Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable). Performs electrocardiograms, including adenosine stress, dobutamine stress studies, treadmill stress testing and holter monitoring/event monitoring hook-ups according to standard protocol.

Communicates procedures to the patient in a professional manner. Edits clinical information accurately and according to physician interpretation. Charges testing appropriately and maintains daily records according to standard protocol. Proficient in verbal and written English language. Ability to type 40-wpm preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.