EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician works at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Clinical Cardiology, interacting with nursing staff, members of the Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET), physicians, and other EKG technicians. The role coordinates and performs cardiac testing, communicates results in a timely manner, and supports patient care across various clinical settings.

This is a part-time position. The posted schedule is second shift, 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., including every other weekend. The job listing also shows day-shift schedule information, but the role description specifies the part-time second-shift schedule.

The technician performs diagnostic electrocardiograms, prepares patients and equipment, monitors patients during procedures, identifies and corrects artifacts, forwards results for physician interpretation, and maintains EKG equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting, or completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic, or medical assisting program.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic, or medical assisting program.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Review patients’ records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.
• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.
• Identify and correct wandering, interference, and artifacts.
• Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate cardiac testing and communicate results in a timely manner with nursing staff, AMET members, physicians, and other EKG technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED