Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician - Cardiology - UW Medical Center-Montlake

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center–Montlake’s Cardiology department is hiring an Electrocardiograph Technician 2 (ECG/EKG) for its Heart Institute. The department provides a broad range of heart healthcare and prevention services, including general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices, adult congenital heart disease management, and other advanced services.

This full-time position works 40 hours per week on the day shift, Monday through Friday. The technician obtains resting electrocardiograms for adult and pediatric patients, supports Holter and event monitoring, trains staff in routine EKG equipment use, and helps maintain laboratory supplies and records. The role is based at UW Medical Center–Montlake in Seattle, near public transportation and the University of Washington campus.

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center with Montlake and Northwest campuses. UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and education. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of experience as an ECG Technician I.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Certification by the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists, or obtain certification within one year of hire. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot EKG equipment to obtain resting electrocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients.
• Recognize and troubleshoot patient or electrical artifact on EKGs.
• Prepare and instruct patients for Holter and event monitoring.
• Analyze Holter monitor data and create reports for physician interpretation.
• Train nursing and medical staff outside the department in routine use of EKG equipment.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and complete daily paperwork.
• Assist patients in the Regional Heart Center.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Convenient access to public transportation and amenities on the University of Washington campus.
• Opportunity for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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