# EKG Technician

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/ekg-technician

EKG technicians specialize in capturing and monitoring the heart's electrical activity, performing EKG/ECG administration for both routine screenings and urgent cardiac evaluations in hospitals and clinics. They apply Holter monitors for extended cardiac rhythm monitoring and prepare patients carefully before each test to ensure accurate readings. Results and patient histories are logged through medical recordkeeping/EHR systems for physicians to review.

Top skills: [Patient Preparation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patient-preparation)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: often an entry point.
- Often leads to: [Cardiovascular Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cardiovascular-technician)

## Similar roles

[Cardiovascular Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cardiovascular-technician), [Cardiovascular Technologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cardiovascular-technologist), [Health Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/health-technician), [Medical Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-assistant), [Phlebotomist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/phlebotomist), [Radiologic Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/radiologic-technician)

## Open EKG Technician roles (1)

- [EKG Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6e161f18-2a27-46f0-89f2-a0a7160f97d7/ekg-technician-at-cleveland-clinic) at [Cleveland Clinic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cleveland-clinic) — Full-time, Cleveland, OH

## Likely next role (1)

Where EKG Technicians commonly go next: [Cardiovascular Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cardiovascular-technician).

- [Cardio Vascular Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bb1dd385-39b6-4a4b-aa31-e90b47793300/cardio-vascular-technician-at-cleveland-clinic) at [Cleveland Clinic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cleveland-clinic) — Part-time, Florida Weston Hospital

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- [Medical Assistant - Float - Primary Care](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/25c49bfc-38dc-40bf-aff7-56fb95f2853b/medical-assistant-float-primary-care-at-citymd) at [CityMD](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/citymd) — Full-time, Berkeley Heights, NJ, $22 – $27 / hour
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- [Medical Assistant - Oncology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/aa4a6f1c-c3d4-4dd3-9790-098a67617ba0/medical-assistant-oncology-at-citymd) at [CityMD](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/citymd) — Florham Park, NJ, $22 – $27 / hour

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