EKG Technician

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patient Care - Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning and perform patient care interventions as designated by department and delegated by professional staff (see unit specific list of competencies) inclusive of anthropometric measurements (height, weight, body composition), vital signs measurement (pulse, blood pressure and body temperature) and phlebotomy, specimen processing and shipment.

  • Testing - Conduct non-invasive cardiovascular testing which may include patient setup and ECG acquisition, transtelephonic recorders (inclusive of report dissemination) and/or holter monitors.

  • Compliance - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

  • Administrative - Provide administrative support related inclusive of patient medical records, billing, follow-up and inventory monitoring. Process charges and file results for ECGs, Holters, and trans-telephonics while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and accountability with respect to patient charges.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • No directly related experience

  • EKG certificate and/or direct patient care experience is highly preferred


 

Primary Location

Burnet Campus


 

Schedule

Full time


 

Shift

Day (United States of America)


 

Department

EKG


 

Employee Status

Regular


 

FTE

1


 

Weekly Hours

40


 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$18.16 - $22.25


 

Market Leading Benefits Including*:  

  • Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

  • Competitive retirement plans  

  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

  • Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

  • Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

  • Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

  • Physical and mental health wellness programs  

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type 

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

Cincinnati Children's is: 

  • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

  • Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

  • Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

  • One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

  • Consistently certified as great place to work 

  • A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

  • Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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