Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician - Cardiology - UW Medical Center-Montlake
About The Position
UW Medical Center–Montlake’s Cardiology department is hiring an Electrocardiograph Technician 2 (ECG/EKG) for the Heart Institute. The department provides a broad range of heart healthcare and prevention services, including general cardiology, diagnostic imaging and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices, adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, and cardiovascular genetics. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE, working 40 hours per week on a Monday-through-Friday day shift. The technician performs ECG testing and troubleshooting, supports Holter and event monitoring, trains staff in routine EKG equipment use, maintains laboratory supplies and paperwork, and assists patients in the Regional Heart Center. The position 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 organization emphasizes compassionate, high-quality work and a respectful, welcoming environment. UW is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive community.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- One year of experience as an ECG Technician I.
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- Certification by the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists, or certification within one year from the date of hire.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/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 are available; the posting directs applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits website for details.
- Convenient access to public transportation.
- Opportunity for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
