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EKG Technicians
Want to be on the forefront of medical technology, using sophisticated medial equipment to save lives? Then train to become an electrocardiogram technician, specializing in cardiovascular EKGs.
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Sanford-Brown Institute - FL, GA, NY, TX and more
- Diploma: Cardiovascular Technology
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Sullivan University - Multiple KY Campuses
- Associate: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
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EKG Technician Salary Range
The lowest 25 percent of EKG technicians earned less than $23,260 according to Salary.com. The highest 25 percent earned more than $31,464. The current expected median EKG technician salary is $26,670, estimates Salary.com.
Career Description
EKG technicians are non-invasive Cardiovascular specialists, who use electrodes and other specialized electronic equipment to obtain heart readings known as electrocardiographs or EKGs. By attaching electrodes to a patient's chest, EKG technicians are able trace and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, which are later reviewed by a physician to evaluate the condition of the patient's heart.
About 3 out of 4 cardiovascular technicians, including EKG technicians, work in hospital cardiology departments, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rest work in physician offices and laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers.
Educational Requirements
Most EKG technicians attend a one-year certificate program at a community or technical college or are trained on the job by a cardiologist or EKG supervisor at a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic. A high school diploma and some form of formal training are mandatory for employment. Many employers prefer allied health professionals with EKG training.
Featured Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute - FL, GA, NY, TX and more
- Diploma: Cardiovascular Technology
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Everest Institute - Hialeah, Kendall & Miami, FL Campuses
- Coursework: Cardiovascular Technologist
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Sanford-Brown Institute - FL, GA, NY, TX and more
- Diploma: Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
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Spencerian College - Louisville
- Associate: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
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Sullivan University - Multiple KY Campuses
- Associate: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
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Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care - Multiple Ontario, Canada Campuses
- Coursework: Electrocardiography / Holter Monitoring Technician, Echocardiography Technologist
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