EKG Technician-PD

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an EKG Technician in the Electrocardiology department. Under supervision, you will perform electrocardiograms and related cardiology testing and operate hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval.

Preferred qualifications include an AA degree or equivalent with arrhythmia training, BLS certification, and knowledge of holter monitor interpretation. Join a leading acute care system serving the central coast since 1888.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent with basic/advanced arrhythmia training.
• Minimum BLS; National EKG certification preferred.
• Proficient keyboard and data entry; holter interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and related cardiology testing.
• Under supervision, operate hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval.
• Support Electrocardiology department workflow and patient care.

Skills

EKG testing

Data entry

Cardiology testing

Education

AA Degree or equivalent; Basic arrhythmia training

BLS certification

National EKG certification (preferred)

Tools

Keyboard skills

Holter interpretation (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an EKG Technician for their Electrocardiology department responsible for Under 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

• Minimum: Computer keyboard skills.
• 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.

About Us

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 .