• EKG Technician

    PeaceHealth (Vancouver, WA)


    Description

    Start Your Meaningful Healthcare Career as an EKG Technician—No Prior Experience Required

     

    Are you ready to stop looking for a way into healthcare and start making a real impact? You want a career that offers stability, purpose, and a clear path for growth, but finding a professional entry point without a certification or degree is tough. **We see you, and we’re ready to invest in you.**

     

    Why us, why now?

     

    Right now, we're seeking dedicated, patient-focused individuals to join our team at **PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center** , a busy Level 2 Trauma Center in **Vancouver, WA** . This isn't just an entry-level job; it's your opportunity to launch a rewarding career. We offer **robust on-the-job training** that will give you the foundational clinical skills you need, starting with competitive pay **($21.59 – $31.87/hour)** . If you thrive on connecting with people, you have exactly the right foundation for success here. This is your chance to gain essential experience, get paid to learn, and open doors to future specialization or advancement within a trusted healthcare system.

     

    Your Role: Purpose, People, and Growth

     

    This is a **Part-Time, 0.75 FTE evening position** with a fantastic, predictable schedule: **10:00 AM to 8:30 PM on a rotating pattern (Monday–Wednesday one week, Wednesday–Friday the next).**

    What you’ll be doing:

    + Connect with patients to perform vital EKG tests.

    + Operate specialized equipment to record heart activity.

    + Help patients by placing monitors like Holter or event monitors (ambulatory blood pressure monitors, too).

    + Organize and process EKG results for the care team.

    + Confirm EKG results and accurately document them in the patient chart.

    + Keep your equipment clean and working properly through routine checks.

    + Serve as a crucial point of friendly patient contact during their care journey.

     

    In this role, you’ll find deep satisfaction in providing a critical service to patients in a moment of need. We value our EKG Technicians as essential members of the clinical team, offering an environment that supports your professional curiosity and provides pathways for growth, including cross-training or working toward a Certified Cardiographic Technician credential.

     

    Making a Real Impact

     

    Your work is central to swift and accurate patient diagnosis and treatment, particularly in a trauma setting.

     

    + **Rapid Diagnosis:** By quickly and accurately performing EKGs, you ensure our physicians receive the essential data needed for immediate diagnosis and treatment of cardiac emergencies, directly improving patient stabilization and outcomes.

    + **Patient Comfort** : Your strong customer service skills and empathetic interaction reduce patient anxiety during a stressful procedure, leading to better cooperation and higher quality, reliable test results.

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    This position offers a competitive starting salary of **$21.59 – $31.87 per hour.** The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

     

    You will also receive an **evening shift differential** for hours worked during that designated time. As a PeaceHealth caregiver, you also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for your future educational goals.

    What you’ll bring:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

    + No prior EKG experience is required—we provide robust, comprehensive on-the-job training!

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire (AHA or American Red Cross).

    + One year of prior related experience is preferred.

     

    Ready to Launch Your Career?

     

    If you have a passion for helping people and are ready for an entry-level position with expert training and tangible growth opportunities, **apply now!**

     

    This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

     

    See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

     

    For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

    REQNUMBER: 119829