EKG Technician
Ascension
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Description
- Execute precise cardiac testing by expertly placing electrodes and operating EKG equipment to capture the high-quality readings essential for diagnosing heart conditions.
- Empower patients through the testing process by reviewing their medical history and providing clear education, ensuring they are prepared and comfortable during the procedure.
- Monitor patient well-being in real-time, acting as a critical observer who recognizes and reports abnormal cardiac findings immediately to the nursing and medical teams.
- Deliver accurate diagnostic data by identifying and correcting image interference and technical artifacts, ensuring the attending physician receives clear, reliable results for interpretation.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's EKG Technician role in Nashville centers on performing cardiac diagnostic testing with precision and care. You'll place electrodes, operate EKG equipment, and generate the high-quality readings physicians need to diagnose heart conditions. The work involves real-time patient monitoring, recognizing abnormal findings, and communicating critical results immediately to the clinical team—making you an essential part of the diagnostic process.
Patient interaction is integral to the position. You'll review medical histories, educate patients about the testing process, and ensure they're comfortable and prepared, which directly supports the quality of the readings you capture. Technical accuracy matters equally; you'll identify and correct image interference and artifacts to deliver reliable data for physician interpretation.
The role requires either a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of applicable job-specific experience. You'll need to obtain BLS Provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) within 30 days of hire. This is a full-time, in-office position within a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized as a top workplace in healthcare.
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