How to hire an ekg technician

How to hire an ekg technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ekg technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ekg technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ekg technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the ekg technician you need to hire. Certain ekg technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An ekg technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ekg technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of ekg technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of EKG Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   EKG Technician	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$13-20
   Cardiovascular Sonographer	A cardiovascular sonographer specializes in operating non-invasive imaging equipment to help physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. They conduct imaging test procedures and assist patients by answering questions, preparing them for the tests, helping them understand the process, providing step-by-step instructions, and making them feel at ease the entire time... Show more	$26-56
   Medical Service Technician	A medical service technician provides health care and treatments to patients under the supervision or directives of a more experienced physician. Most of their responsibilities revolve around assessing a patient's condition, administering required aid, diagnosing patients, conducting check-ups, and counseling patients... Show more	$11-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Patient Care
   • Electrocardiogram
   • CPR
   • ECG
   • Holter Monitors
   • Medical Terminology
   • Stress Tests
   • Customer Service
   • Blood Pressure
   • EKG Tech
   • Arrhythmia
   • Treadmill

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
   • Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
   • Assist physicians during codes by performing the ECG's and assisting with CPR.
   • Perform EKG and EEG examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity
   • Conduct electrocardiogram and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialize electronic test equipment and recording devices.
   • Obtain ECG records of events; assist emergency situations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedures prescribe by hospital policies.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ekg technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An ekg technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ekg technicians' average salary in kansas is 46% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ekg technicians earn 35% less than senior-level ekg technicians.
   • Certifications. An ekg technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an ekg technician's salary.

   Average ekg technician salary

   $35,160yearly

   $16.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ekg technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average ekg technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$42,978	$21
   2	California	$42,756	$21
   3	Illinois	$41,722	$20
   4	Minnesota	$40,702	$20
   5	Washington	$39,161	$19
   6	Colorado	$36,289	$17
   7	Arizona	$35,603	$17
   8	Massachusetts	$35,300	$17
   9	Michigan	$34,296	$16
   10	Oklahoma	$34,048	$16
   11	Montana	$33,567	$16
   12	South Carolina	$33,449	$16
   13	Indiana	$33,446	$16
   14	Arkansas	$32,842	$16
   15	Texas	$32,806	$16
   16	Pennsylvania	$32,751	$16
   17	Tennessee	$32,598	$16
   18	Utah	$32,525	$16
   19	Georgia	$32,224	$15
   20	Missouri	$30,906	$15

   Average ekg technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UC Merced	$42,674	$20.52
   2	The University of Chicago	$40,828	$19.63	7
   3	Dignity Health	$40,390	$19.42	97
   4	MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$40,346	$19.40	117
   5	Encompass Health	$39,384	$18.93	71
   6	Grand View Health	$39,072	$18.78
   7	Catholic Health East	$38,797	$18.65	8
   8	Emory University	$38,626	$18.57	11
   9	Prime Healthcare	$38,587	$18.55	41
   10	Massachusetts Eye and Ear	$38,550	$18.53	13
   11	Oregon Health & Science University	$38,529	$18.52	4
   12	OSF HealthCare	$38,460	$18.49	12
   13	Blessing Hospital Emergency Room	$38,439	$18.48	2
   14	Kettering Health Network	$38,191	$18.36	2
   15	Care New England Health System	$38,132	$18.33	7
   16	DCH Health System	$37,890	$18.22	3
   17	University of Washington	$37,788	$18.17	6
   18	Baptist Health Care	$37,748	$18.15	17
   19	Sutter Health	$37,546	$18.05	25
   20	Eisenhower Medical Center	$37,502	$18.03

4. Writing an ekg technician job description

   An ekg technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an ekg technician job description:

   Ekg technician job description example

   Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
   
   At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

   
   Overview:

   Performs ECGs to obtain tracings from patients. Enters patient identification number into computer, logs tracings and performs some editing functions. Performs clerical duties in CVP department as necessary.

   Hours for the position: 2:30pm-11:00pm on weekdays; weekends either 6:00am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-11:00pm.

   
   Qualifications:

   Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
   
   Certifications: CPR certification required.

   We Offer Great Benefits:

   
   Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

   We re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

   
   At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

   
   What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

   
   Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

   
   

   Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ekg technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find ekg technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ekg technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ekg technician

   Once you've found the ekg technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ekg technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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