EKG Technician

Cardiac Testing SpecialistLocation: Nashville, TNFacility: Ascension Saint Thomas WestDepartment: Diagnostic CardiologySchedule: PRN | Rotating ShiftLife at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.Benefits That Help You ThriveRetirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesHow You'll Make an Impact in This RoleExecute 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.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted 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.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension 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.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.