Electrocardiograph Technician

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, California, is seeking an Electrocardiograph Technician to operate ECG, stress test, and Holter monitor equipment. The role includes patient instruction, data entry, and preliminary interpretation of results, with close collaboration with the cardiology team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting with procedures, and generating reports using hospital information systems. Minimum qualifications include CST/CET/CCT certifications and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school as an Electrocardiograph Technician, a Cardiology Technician or Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Operates ECG, stress test, Holter monitor equipment and pacemaker evaluation.
• Assists cardiology staff with invasive procedures as directed.
• Performs rapid preliminary interpretation and notifies physician of life‑threatening conditions.
• Types examination reports and uses hospital information system for orders/charges.
• Prepares patients for ECG, Holter, Pacemaker, and Stress Testing examinations.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Pacemaker evaluation

Medical terminology

Education

Graduation from an approved Electrocardiograph/Cardiology Technician/Medical Assistant program

Tools

Hospital information system

Personal computer

Word processing software

Job description

Electrocardiograph Technician

Alameda Health System Oakland, California, United States

About this position

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates computer augmented electrocardiograph, stress test equipment and Holter monitor equipment. Performs electrocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors and pacemaker evaluations on patients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assists Cardiologist with invasive procedures as directed.

2. Assists Chief Cardiology Technologist with continuous Quality Improvement monitoring activities.

3. Explains examination to patient; ensures patient cooperation; maintains patient privacy; applies disposable electrodes to patient; attaches leads; enters patient identification into computer; acquires 12 lead ECG; performs rapid preliminary interpretation; notifies M.D. of life-threatening conditions.

5. Maintains files.

6. Prepares ECG's for interpretation; includes searching files for previous examinations.

7. Prepares patients for Holter Monitor examination; explains examination to patient; prepares recorder; attaches electrodes and reorder; explains diary to patient; performs preliminary interpretation of recording by scanning tape using personal computer.

8. Prepares patients for Pacemaker evaluation; instructs patient; prepares computer; assists Cardiologist or Chief Cardiologist with invasive procedures as directed.

9. Prepares patients for Stress Testing; instructs patient regarding examination; applies electrodes; enters patient information into computer; acquires initial ECG's; demonstrates examination to patient; assists Chief Cardiology Technologist with performance of examination.

10. Types examination reports from written copy utilizing a personal computer and word processing software.

11. Utilizes hospital information system to generate orders and for charging examinations.

PAY RANGE: $38.13 - $45.28/hr
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an approved school as an Electrocardiograph Technician, a Cardiology Technician or Medical Assistant.

Minimum Experience: One year experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician or Cardiology Technician. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a certificate issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) or Certified Cardiology Technician (CCT) or Certified EKG Technician.