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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.
FLSA STATUS
Non-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
ON-CALL
+ 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
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
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.
FLSA STATUS
Non-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
ON-CALL
+ 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
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Diagnostic Technician
Align your credentials to U.S. licensure requirements
Many diagnostic technician roles require ARRT, ARDMS, or state-specific licensure before an employer can file your visa paperwork. Confirm which credential applies to your specialty and start the equivalency process early so licensing delays don't stall your offer.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires that diagnostic technician positions mandate a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific modality, such as sonography or MRI, to confirm the degree requirement matches the job description your employer will submit.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find diagnostic imaging employers with verified Labor Condition Application sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated the filing process for your occupation.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your modality, experience level, and metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the specific SOC code for your specialty before you accept an offer to confirm the salary meets the Level I or Level II threshold.
Distinguish TN eligibility from H-1B for your modality
Canadian and Mexican nationals working as medical technologists or technicians may qualify for TN status under USMCA without entering the H-1B lottery. Confirm your job title and degree align with the USMCA profession list, since not every diagnostic technician subspecialty is covered.
Request your employer start PERM early for green card sponsorship
EB-3 green card sponsorship for diagnostic technicians requires PERM labor certification, which can take a year or more before an I-140 is filed. Raise green card sponsorship during offer negotiations so your employer begins the DOL recruitment steps without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types support diagnostic technician sponsorship in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path if your role requires a relevant bachelor's degree, qualifying it as a specialty occupation. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status as medical technologists under USMCA. EB-3 green card sponsorship is also available for skilled diagnostic technician roles, typically through PERM labor certification filed by the employer.
Does a diagnostic technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field. Roles in advanced modalities like cardiac sonography, MRI, or nuclear medicine are more likely to meet this standard than general radiologic technology positions, which some employers staff without a four-year degree requirement.
Do diagnostic technicians need U.S. licensure before getting visa sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. Many states require active licensure or certification from bodies like ARRT or ARDMS before an employer can place you in a clinical role. Your employer may also require credentialing as a condition of the offer. Starting the credential evaluation and examination process before your job search puts you ahead of most international applicants.
How do I find diagnostic technician employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for diagnostic and imaging roles, searchable by specialty and location. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering after multiple interview rounds that an employer won't sponsor.
Can a diagnostic technician get sponsored for a green card, and how long does it take?
Yes. Most diagnostic technicians qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires at least two years of experience or training. The employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval varies significantly depending on your country of birth and the current priority date backlog.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Diagnostic Technician jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.