Cardiac Technician Jobs in California
Cardiac Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, cardiology specialty clinics, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level EKG technician through senior cardiovascular specialist. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCSF Health maintain consistent demand. The most sought-after specialties in California are stress testing, Holter monitoring, and echocardiography support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Career-defining. Life-changing.
At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role:
As a Senior Cardiac Technician Trainer, your role is to prepare, conduct, and evaluate Clinical Operations training programs, initiatives, and training events.
Responsibilities of a trainer include motivating, guiding, teaching, and training employees to ensure end-user adoption and a high-impact learner experience. You will be responsible for execution and facilitation of training for iRhythm University, New Hire program, along with assisting with new training programs as needed.
Our work environment is fast-paced, with a collaborative atmosphere. Most of all, we are passionate about delivering innovations that improve the quality of health care and the patient’s experience. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team today.
This is a hybrid role, with the option to be based in our Deerfield, IL office, Houston, TX office, or San Francisco, CA office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead training for new hires and Qualified Cardiac Technicians to effectively utilize iRhythm's software to create clinical reports.
- Instruct new hires and Qualified Cardiac Technicians on arrhythmia recognition and interpretation strategies.
- Engage, motivate and maintain order of in-person and virtual classrooms.
- Design lesson plans and/or curricula, build training materials, and utilize a variety of training methods emphasizing adult learning methodologies.
- Lead the implementation and training of QA tool release updates and relevant scanning tool education.
- Recommend and influence training content development and delivery options to support high rates of end-user adoption and effective organizational change management.
- Identify knowledge gaps, performance trends, and opportunities for improvement, and proactively develop training solutions.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to elevate, develop and deliver training content and/or initiatives for the ongoing education within Clinical Operations.
- Create training materials (course outlines, agendas, background material, instructional materials, and training aids).
- Deploy, train, deliver, and execute iRhythm University and New Hire training as well as other assigned flagship programs or business imperatives.
- Maintain expert-level clinical knowledge, particularly ECG rhythm interpretation skills; skills development is of high importance.
- Leads team projects or cross-functional projects as determined by Clinical Training or ClinOps leaders.
- Maintain organized content and ensure training systems and processes are optimized.
- Take ownership of personal/professional development.
- Self-starter with an ability to identify behavioral and knowledge gaps and develop training to address them.
- Proactively identify training needs and initiatives.
- Adjust instruction and training delivery based on evaluations and learner feedback.
About you:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Registered Nurse (RN), or Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure or certification.
- Formal ECG training experience.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year’s expertise in training or learning and development.
- Possess a comprehensive, expert knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation with a passion for training, teaching others, and assisting employees to excel.
- Development of training programs and/or content creation.
- Experience with Articulate, or other training development software.
- Ability to develop training programs and content without the support of external vendors.
- High competency in the following areas: highly collaborative, strong oral and verbal communication, excellent multi-tasking, planning, process, and project management, effective decision making, result-oriented, ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organization.
- Excellent planning, observational, and analytical skills coupled with exceptional facilitation and group presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to connect complex clinical content in a clear, easy to understand manner while evaluating learning outcomes.
- Lead and work creatively with flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office. Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Windows.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years in a role specific to cardiac patients or cardiology, or experience in a position requiring ECG/EKG interpretation; Holter scanner or other specialty requiring ECG interpretation.
Working Environment / Physical Demands
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
- Must be able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Function independently, with minimal oversight.
- Ability to attend the local IDTF in person to support staff and handle escalation issues as required by business needs.
- Willing to participate in professional development activities.
Location:
Deerfield
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$70,000.00 - $88,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.
iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.
For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
Career-defining. Life-changing.
At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role:
As a Senior Cardiac Technician Trainer, your role is to prepare, conduct, and evaluate Clinical Operations training programs, initiatives, and training events.
Responsibilities of a trainer include motivating, guiding, teaching, and training employees to ensure end-user adoption and a high-impact learner experience. You will be responsible for execution and facilitation of training for iRhythm University, New Hire program, along with assisting with new training programs as needed.
Our work environment is fast-paced, with a collaborative atmosphere. Most of all, we are passionate about delivering innovations that improve the quality of health care and the patient’s experience. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team today.
This is a hybrid role, with the option to be based in our Deerfield, IL office, Houston, TX office, or San Francisco, CA office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead training for new hires and Qualified Cardiac Technicians to effectively utilize iRhythm's software to create clinical reports.
- Instruct new hires and Qualified Cardiac Technicians on arrhythmia recognition and interpretation strategies.
- Engage, motivate and maintain order of in-person and virtual classrooms.
- Design lesson plans and/or curricula, build training materials, and utilize a variety of training methods emphasizing adult learning methodologies.
- Lead the implementation and training of QA tool release updates and relevant scanning tool education.
- Recommend and influence training content development and delivery options to support high rates of end-user adoption and effective organizational change management.
- Identify knowledge gaps, performance trends, and opportunities for improvement, and proactively develop training solutions.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to elevate, develop and deliver training content and/or initiatives for the ongoing education within Clinical Operations.
- Create training materials (course outlines, agendas, background material, instructional materials, and training aids).
- Deploy, train, deliver, and execute iRhythm University and New Hire training as well as other assigned flagship programs or business imperatives.
- Maintain expert-level clinical knowledge, particularly ECG rhythm interpretation skills; skills development is of high importance.
- Leads team projects or cross-functional projects as determined by Clinical Training or ClinOps leaders.
- Maintain organized content and ensure training systems and processes are optimized.
- Take ownership of personal/professional development.
- Self-starter with an ability to identify behavioral and knowledge gaps and develop training to address them.
- Proactively identify training needs and initiatives.
- Adjust instruction and training delivery based on evaluations and learner feedback.
About you:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Registered Nurse (RN), or Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure or certification.
- Formal ECG training experience.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year’s expertise in training or learning and development.
- Possess a comprehensive, expert knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation with a passion for training, teaching others, and assisting employees to excel.
- Development of training programs and/or content creation.
- Experience with Articulate, or other training development software.
- Ability to develop training programs and content without the support of external vendors.
- High competency in the following areas: highly collaborative, strong oral and verbal communication, excellent multi-tasking, planning, process, and project management, effective decision making, result-oriented, ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organization.
- Excellent planning, observational, and analytical skills coupled with exceptional facilitation and group presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to connect complex clinical content in a clear, easy to understand manner while evaluating learning outcomes.
- Lead and work creatively with flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office. Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Windows.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years in a role specific to cardiac patients or cardiology, or experience in a position requiring ECG/EKG interpretation; Holter scanner or other specialty requiring ECG interpretation.
Working Environment / Physical Demands
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
- Must be able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Function independently, with minimal oversight.
- Ability to attend the local IDTF in person to support staff and handle escalation issues as required by business needs.
- Willing to participate in professional development activities.
Location:
Deerfield
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$70,000.00 - $88,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.
iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.
For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Cardiac Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- iRhythm Technologies2
- Boston Scientific1
- Prime Healthcare Services1
- UCLA Health1
- Zywie1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Medical Devices2
- Education1
- Technology & Software1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiac technician jobs across California.
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential preferred or required
- Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology or electrocardiography program
- Demonstrated proficiency in 12-lead EKG acquisition and Holter monitor application
- Experience with stress testing procedures including treadmill and pharmacological protocols
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used across California hospital networks
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved program
Cardiac Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cardiac technician in California?
California does not issue a state-specific license for cardiac technicians, so the path runs through nationally recognized credentials accepted by California employers. Most hiring managers require or strongly prefer the Certified Cardiographic Technician credential awarded by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. You'll typically need to complete an accredited cardiovascular technology or allied health program first, which community colleges and vocational schools throughout California offer, then pass the credentialing exam before applying.
How much do cardiac technicians make in California?
Cardiac technicians in California earn a median of about $78,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,720 for the lowest 10% to over $157,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cardiac technicians in California?
Employers hiring cardiac technicians in California right now include iRhythm Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Prime Healthcare Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means consistent openings across both hospital inpatient units and outpatient cardiology practices statewide.
Which California cities have the most cardiac technician jobs?
San Francisco, Anaheim, and Santa Monica have the most cardiac technician openings in California. Los Angeles drives the highest volume given its sheer population and the density of major hospital systems headquartered there, while San Francisco and San Diego follow closely because of their large academic medical centers, cardiology research programs, and regional referral hospitals that require continuous cardiac monitoring staff.
Are there remote cardiac technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. The core duties of a cardiac technician require hands-on patient contact for EKG placement, Holter hook-ups, and stress test monitoring, so fully remote work is the exception rather than the norm. About 57% of cardiac technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to involve remote cardiac telemetry monitoring or data review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a cardiac technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an EKG technician or cardiac monitoring technician role, which requires less experience than a full cardiovascular specialist position. Large California hospital systems such as Kaiser Permanente and county health systems run new-employee training cohorts that accept candidates from allied health programs with no prior clinical cardiac experience. Completing a phlebotomy or patient care technician role at a California hospital first is a common lateral move that builds the access needed to transition into cardiac tech openings internally. Holding a current BLS certification and a CCT exam eligibility from an accredited program gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to cardiac technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to cardiac technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings by city or specialty to narrow to roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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