EKG Technician

About the role

The Journey ECG Tech performs electrocardiograms (ECGs), rhythm strips, and related cardiac monitoring tasks efficiently and accurately. The role includes ensuring equipment functionality, supporting patient care during cardiac emergencies, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, managing holter heart monitor processes, and providing patient education while developing proficiency in cardiac rhythms. The Journey level ECG tech will additionally have a TEE probe cleaning certification and be in the process of obtaining a Certified Cardiographic Technician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and rhythm strips
• Conduct related cardiac monitoring tasks
• Ensure equipment functionality and maintenance
• Support patient care during cardiac emergencies
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Manage holter heart monitor processes
• Provide patient education
• Develop proficiency in cardiac rhythms

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• TEE Probe cleaning certificate
• National Provider BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire
• 1 year experience as an Associate ECG technician or 1 year existing ECG/EKG experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician in process
• 6 months experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Corpsman, Medical Assistant, or other related allied health fields
• 6 months hospital or clinic-based exercise testing experience
• 6 months telemetry experience and knowledge of heart rhythms

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources

Pay

Base pay range: $18.07 – $27.64 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Per-diem, day shift.

Location: St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT (on-site). Department: Electrocardiology EKG. Job function: Clinical Care / Cardio Services. Career track: Clinical Support.