Entry Level Diagnostic Technician Jobs
New grad diagnostic technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on lab background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Houston Methodist, Jabil, and CentraCare hiring at this level now.
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Top stateTexas
Top employerHouston Methodist
Top cityCypress, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryScience
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Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II
Houston Methodist·Cypress, Texas
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
BLS Certification
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II position is an experienced technician who performs a variety of routine to complex electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications and exercise/treadmill, including pharmacological and echo stress tests for both inpatient and outpatient exams. This position processes and transmits EKG, Holter monitor and stress test data to designated software applications. The Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II position ensures exams are available for physician interpretation for completion of exam, including paperwork and reconciliation of exams. This position collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience as a technician performing a variety of electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications or Stress Tests. Will consider internal candidates with six months experience as a Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) from NHA or NPS; or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) from CCI; for Certified EKG technician (ECG) from ACA; or Nationally Registered Certified EGK Technician (N (NRCEKG) from NAHP.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Radiology/Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. Role models peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs) and Holter monitor exams that require precise placement of electrodes to the assigned area for accurate EKG data. Proactively identifies issues and how to address them for optimum results.
- Performs exercise/treadmill Stress Tests including documentation of patient vital signs, symptoms and tolerance of exam.
- Executes exercise/treadmill Stress Tests protocol proficiently as directed by the Cardiologist.
- Provides care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the EKG, Holter exams and Stress Tests. Educates patients on the required care of the monitoring unit and electrode care, who require inpatient or outpatient Holter monitoring. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care team members during diagnostic exams.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology when performing exams or processing data. Takes corrective action or communicates immediately, when appropriate, to proper personnel for the best results.
- Reviews the quality of EKG tracings for the patient care team and interpreting physician.
- Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered, when applicable.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technician and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience as a technician performing a variety of electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications or Stress Tests. Will consider internal candidates with six months experience as a Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and Certified EKG Technician (CET) from NHA or NPS; or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) from CCI; for Certified EKG technician (ECG) from ACA; or Nationally Registered Certified EGK Technician (N (NRCEKG) from NAHP.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Houston Methodist
Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II
Cypress, Texas
Added 2d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
BLS Certification
Full Time
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II position is an experienced technician who performs a variety of routine to complex electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications and exercise/treadmill, including pharmacological and echo stress tests for both inpatient and outpatient exams. This position processes and transmits EKG, Holter monitor and stress test data to designated software applications. The Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II position ensures exams are available for physician interpretation for completion of exam, including paperwork and reconciliation of exams. This position collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience as a technician performing a variety of electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications or Stress Tests. Will consider internal candidates with six months experience as a Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) from NHA or NPS; or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) from CCI; for Certified EKG technician (ECG) from ACA; or Nationally Registered Certified EGK Technician (N (NRCEKG) from NAHP.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Radiology/Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. Role models peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs) and Holter monitor exams that require precise placement of electrodes to the assigned area for accurate EKG data. Proactively identifies issues and how to address them for optimum results.
- Performs exercise/treadmill Stress Tests including documentation of patient vital signs, symptoms and tolerance of exam.
- Executes exercise/treadmill Stress Tests protocol proficiently as directed by the Cardiologist.
- Provides care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the EKG, Holter exams and Stress Tests. Educates patients on the required care of the monitoring unit and electrode care, who require inpatient or outpatient Holter monitoring. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care team members during diagnostic exams.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology when performing exams or processing data. Takes corrective action or communicates immediately, when appropriate, to proper personnel for the best results.
- Reviews the quality of EKG tracings for the patient care team and interpreting physician.
- Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered, when applicable.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technician and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience as a technician performing a variety of electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications or Stress Tests. Will consider internal candidates with six months experience as a Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and Certified EKG Technician (CET) from NHA or NPS; or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) from CCI; for Certified EKG technician (ECG) from ACA; or Nationally Registered Certified EGK Technician (N (NRCEKG) from NAHP.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Diagnostic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level diagnostic technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, vocational programs, or entry level technician apprenticeships, since employers at this level prioritize practical skills over years on a resume. Certifications relevant to your specialty, such as automotive, medical, or electronics diagnostics, give you a measurable edge. Tailor your application to highlight any lab work, coursework projects, or equipment you have operated directly.
Which companies hire entry level diagnostic technicians?
Companies hiring entry level diagnostic technicians right now include Houston Methodist, Jabil, and CentraCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of dealerships, healthcare facilities, independent repair shops, and manufacturing operations that train new technicians on the job.
Are there remote entry level diagnostic technician jobs?
Yes, though most diagnostic technician roles require hands-on equipment access. About 0% of entry level diagnostic technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve data analysis, reporting, or remote monitoring rather than direct equipment inspection. On-site roles remain the majority at this experience level.
Are these new grad diagnostic technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior diagnostic technician roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical rotations in place of full-time history, or values a strong portfolio of coursework and hands-on projects over prior employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level diagnostic technicians?
Entry Level diagnostic technician roles concentrate in Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain large equipment fleets or patient volumes that require consistent diagnostic support and are structured to train technicians who are earlier in their careers.