EKG Technician SME Contract Position
About The Position
StraighterLine is seeking an experienced healthcare professional to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their EKG Technician course launching Fall 2026. The role involves reviewing and validating course content developed by a vendor partner to ensure clinical accuracy, exam alignment, and industry relevance. The SME will also have the opportunity to be featured as an expert voice in the course and marketing materials. The position is a contract role with a duration from now until September 2026, with possible extensions. The time commitment is estimated at 20-30 hours total over 13 weeks for course build, and 1 hour per week for student office hours post-launch. StraighterLine is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Active NHA CET (Certified EKG Technician) certification
- 3-4 years of EKG/ECG technician experience in a clinical setting
- At least 2 years of active EKG acquisition and rhythm interpretation experience within the past 5 years
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Cardiovascular Technology, Health Sciences, or related field
- 5+ years of experience across multiple clinical settings (hospital, cardiology clinic, ambulatory care, etc.)
- Experience with 12-lead interpretation, Holter monitoring, or stress testing
- Teaching, precepting, or curriculum development experience
Responsibilities
- Review course content for clinical accuracy, completeness, and NHA CET exam alignment
- Provide expert feedback on errors, gaps, outdated information, and improvement opportunities
- Validate exam preparation content against the NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam domains
- Collaborate with the academic team and content vendor to resolve questions and clarify standards
- Approve final content before course launch
- Hold 1 hour per week of virtual office hours to support enrolled students
- Participate in course and/or marketing features (photo, bio, recorded segments, or testimonials) as mutually agreed
Benefits
- Competitive contract rate
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
