Technician - EKG - Cardiology - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Union) (Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles seeks an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics in the Cardiology Department. You will obtain high-quality ECGs, download data to the ECG database, ensure proper billing, and assist with patient transport and supply management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, EKG certification, and at least 2 years in a hospital non-invasive cardiology lab performing 12-lead ECGs; BLS and related safety trainings are required

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Completion of EKG certification.
• Two years hospital-based non-invasive cardiology lab experience with 12-lead ECGs.
• Preferred: stress testing (exercise/chemical), Holter and event monitor setup/review.
• Ability to place right-sided and posterior leads; recognize pacemaker/AICD tracings.
• Demonstrates effective communication with physicians, staff and patients.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification; LA Fire Life Safety training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs technically adequate ECGs.
• Collects ECG data hospital-wide and ensures proper billing of ECG studies.
• Assists in patient transportation to and from Cardiology.
• Prepares ECGs for interpretation by cardiologists.
• Maintains and stocks supplies on ECG carts.
• Reports critical values to licensed caregiver.
• Maintains courteous, cooperative, service-oriented relationships with patients and staff.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Responds promptly to STAT ECGs per policy.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement projects.
• Provides care appropriate to age-related needs; collaborates with Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor.
• Reports and documents unusual/critical values to Attending Cardiologist.
• Maintains accurate charges and patient records; documents studies timely.
• Maintains department supply levels and uses equipment properly.
• Performs cleaning and high-level disinfection of equipment, including TEE probes.
• Keeps work area clean; uses good judgment in physician orders.
• Consults with supervisor/physician when indicated.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

ECG data collection

Patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As an integral part of the Cardiology Department, the EKG Tech performs non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures.

Departmental Specific Summary

Essential Duties

• Performs technically adequate ECGs
• Responsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studies
• Assists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department
• Prepares ECG for interpretation by cardiologists
• Responsible for maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG carts
• Responsible for reporting critical values to licensed caregiver
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining courteous, cooperative service oriented relationships with patients, public and other members of the healthcare team
• Responsible for providing a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors
• Responds timely to STAT ECG as per departmental policy and procedure
• Participates in department Performance Improvement projects
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unit
• Works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studies
• Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner
• Prepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining department supply levels
• Uses all equipment properly
• Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment, including high-level disinfection of TEE probes
• Maintains a clean work area
• Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient
• Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of EKG certification.
• Req 2 years Experience in a Hospital based Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab performing 12-lead ECG's.
• Pref Preferred experience performing Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies, and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.
• Req Ability to perform right-sided precordial leads (V4R, V5R, V6R) and posterior leads (V7, V8, V9).
• Req Ability to perform serial 12-lead EKGs.
• Req Ability to recognize EKG tracings appropriate for patients with pacemakers and AICD's and make appropriate technical settings accordingly.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

• Req EKG Technician Certification From National Healthcareer Association or Certified Cardiographic Technician Certification
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital's world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.92 - $40.66.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

Job ID REQ20180350

Posted Date 10/15/2026