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EKG Technician

EKG Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
92
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Career Overview

EKG technicians operate equipment to run tests on patients for diagnostic purposes. They also help answer any questions that patients may have about the procedure.

As an EKG technician, you help improve patients health by identifying potential risks related with heart ailments. You also gain practical knowledge and experience by working closely with physicians.

Requirements

Certification / License
Drug test
Background check

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$18 - $21/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$37 - $48/hr

Training Programs in EKG Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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EKG Tech
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
Now Enrolling

EKG Tech

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $20-$43/hr
Duration Orientation, career readiness workshops, study sessions
Drug testDriver's licenserequires medical documents
EKG Technician
Galveston College
Galveston College
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EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $20-$43/hr
Duration 3-6 months
requires financial documentsrequires medical documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
EKG Technician
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
Now Enrolling

EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $20-$43/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
EKG Technician
Uncharted Territory
Uncharted Territory
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EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $20-$43/hr
Duration 4-12 weeksHouston, TX
Background checkrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Telemetry
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
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Telemetry

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $20-$43/hr
Duration Orientation, career readiness workshops, study sessions
Drug testDriver's licenserequires medical documents
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