An overview of the rewarding EKG Technician Profession.

1. EKG Technician
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Expanding Career Opportunities

2. What is an EKG Technician?
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Unlicensed Assistant
Performs Routine Tasks
Works Under Nurse Supervision
Essential to Providing High Quality Care
Helps Manage Large Patient Loads

3. Increased Need For Technicians
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Widespread Heart Disease
Diet and Exercise Related Illness
Growing Population
Baby Boomers Retiring
Federal Healthcare Changes

4. Technician Responsibilities
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Electrocardiogram Administration
Holter Monitoring
Telemetry
Vital Sign Collection
Medical History Documentation
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Train New Technicians
Administrative Tasks

5. Technician Requirements
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High School Diploma
GED
2-year Allied Health Degree Preferred
Prior Experience Beneficial
Dependent on Employer Expectations
May Need Little or No Formal Education
Few State or Federal Regulations
Relatively Unregulated Profession

6. Technician Training and Certification
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In-House Training
Typically Lasts 30 – 90 Days
Classroom Instruction
Clinical Experience
National Certification
Training Prepares Techs for Certification
Continuing Education
Opportunities for Advancement

7. EKG Technician Salary
• Typically Between $25,000 and $40,000
• Depends on Many Factors
• Education
• Experience
• Credentials
• Type of Employer
• Geographic Location
• Demand