EKG Technician Jobs
EKG Technician jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, cardiology practices, and cardiac rehabilitation centers, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in cardiac monitoring, stress testing, and Holter monitoring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester
Job Title: Telemetry Monitor Tech Cardiology Clinic (Heart & Vascular).
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Telemetry Monitor Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Telemetry Monitor Technician who excels in this role:
- Provides continuous cardiac and telemetry monitoring under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Monitors cardiac rhythms and promptly recognizes, documents, and reports abnormal heart rhythms or changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
- Performs and documents vital signs, intake and output, and other patient care activities as assigned.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including ambulation, toileting, grooming, and basic comfort measures when needed.
- Maintains accurate telemetry records and ensures monitoring equipment is functioning properly at all times.
- Communicates effectively with nurses, physicians, and ancillary departments regarding rhythm changes, alarms, and patient status updates.
- Supports unit operations by managing monitor station responsibilities, answering phones, processing orders, and assisting with overall department workflow.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment in accordance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards.
- Documents patient care activities and monitor observations in compliance with hospital and departmental standards.
- Participates in required education, competency validations, annual training, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a hospital Setting.
- Handle with Care certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Key services and units include:
- 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
- 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit
- Skilled Nursing Unit
- Sleep Lab
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Five Operating Rooms
- Two Endoscopy Suites
More About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital’s 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.
Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.
Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.
EEOC Statement
"Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester
Job Title: Telemetry Monitor Tech Cardiology Clinic (Heart & Vascular).
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Telemetry Monitor Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Telemetry Monitor Technician who excels in this role:
- Provides continuous cardiac and telemetry monitoring under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Monitors cardiac rhythms and promptly recognizes, documents, and reports abnormal heart rhythms or changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
- Performs and documents vital signs, intake and output, and other patient care activities as assigned.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including ambulation, toileting, grooming, and basic comfort measures when needed.
- Maintains accurate telemetry records and ensures monitoring equipment is functioning properly at all times.
- Communicates effectively with nurses, physicians, and ancillary departments regarding rhythm changes, alarms, and patient status updates.
- Supports unit operations by managing monitor station responsibilities, answering phones, processing orders, and assisting with overall department workflow.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment in accordance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards.
- Documents patient care activities and monitor observations in compliance with hospital and departmental standards.
- Participates in required education, competency validations, annual training, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a hospital Setting.
- Handle with Care certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Key services and units include:
- 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
- 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit
- Skilled Nursing Unit
- Sleep Lab
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Five Operating Rooms
- Two Endoscopy Suites
More About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital’s 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.
Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.
Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.
EEOC Statement
"Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.See All 31 EKG Technician Jobs
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EKG technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with a completed cardiovascular technology or EKG training program
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) credential
- Proficiency with 12-lead EKG acquisition and accurate electrode placement
- Experience operating ambulatory Holter monitors and interpreting rhythm strips
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and cardiac monitoring equipment
Tips for Your EKG Technician Job Search
List every certification you hold
Hiring managers for ekg technician roles screen for specific credentials like CET or CRAT before they read anything else. List each certification with the issuing body and expiration date in a dedicated section near the top of your resume.
Quantify your tracing volume on your resume
Vague phrases like 'performed EKGs' don't stand out. Describe the volume and variety of tracings you've handled, the patient populations you worked with, and any lead placement or artifact troubleshooting experience you can point to.
Target roles that match your equipment experience
Job postings often name specific cardiac monitoring systems like Mortara, Spacelabs, or GE MAC. If you've used those systems, mirror the equipment names in your application materials so your resume clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ekg technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many cardiology departments ask candidates to demonstrate lead placement, identify a basic arrhythmia, or describe how they'd handle patient anxiety before a stress test. Practice talking through your clinical reasoning out loud so you're ready.
Follow up within a week of applying
Hospital hiring cycles for allied health roles often move slowly. A brief follow-up to the hiring manager or department coordinator after five to seven days signals genuine interest and keeps your application visible before a posting closes.
EKG Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ekg technicians?
US Department of Veterans Affairs, FMOL Health, and NYU Langone Health are hiring the most ekg technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Roles at large health systems tend to stay open longer, so applying to multiple openings at once improves your chances.
How many ekg technician jobs are remote?
About 25% of ekg technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most cardiac testing work. Remote opportunities in the field tend to concentrate in cardiac telemetry monitoring roles, where technicians review and interpret rhythm data transmitted from patient care units without being physically present.
How do you become an ekg technician?
You become an ekg technician by completing a formal EKG or cardiovascular technology training program, which can be found at community colleges or vocational schools and typically includes hands-on clinical hours. After completing your program, earning a nationally recognized credential like the CET strengthens your application. Most employers also require current BLS certification before your start date.
Can you get hired as an ekg technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level ekg technician roles exist specifically for candidates who have completed a training program but lack direct work experience. Highlighting your clinical practicum hours, any phlebotomy or patient care aide background, and your electrode placement accuracy during interviews helps compensate for a shorter work history. Positions in long-term care facilities and outpatient clinics are often more open to new graduates than hospital cardiology departments.
What does the ekg technician interview process look like?
Most ekg technician interviews start with a phone screen covering your credentials and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with a department supervisor or lead tech. You'll likely be asked to walk through how you perform a 12-lead acquisition, handle a patient who is anxious or uncooperative, and troubleshoot common artifact causes. Some facilities add a brief practical skills check before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to ekg technician jobs?
You can find and apply to ekg technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your credentials and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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