Mass General Brigham·Northampton, Massachusetts
Responsible for administering cardiovascular tests and performing diagnostic EKG procedures to determine patient heart health. Duties include monitoring blood pressure, collecting medical data, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
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Responsible for administering tests to determine the cardiovascular health of patients. Also responsible for performing diagnostic tests on patients, monitoring patient blood pressure, and collecting medical data for use by doctors.
Perform cardiovascular tests on patients by identifying and diagnosing heart conditions.
Monitor patient blood pressure.
Collect cardiovascular data for analysis by doctors.
Set up EKG components including EKG tracings for accurate readings.
Ensure the safety and comfort of patients.
Monitor EKG equipment and report any malfunctions.
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred, and Other Certificate/Diploma EKG Technician required
Experience Clinical/Medical Office Experience 0-1 year preferred, or EKG Experience 0-1 year preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Work Location: 30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$22.91 - $31.85/Hourly
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Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a mandatory EKG Technician certification. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree in a related field and 0-1 year of clinical or EKG experience.
Market context
Massachusetts healthcare employers commonly seek cardiology and EEG techs to support diagnostic testing in hospitals, outpatient cardiology practices, and other clinical settings. These roles can be competitive because the posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus a mandatory EKG Technician certification, with an associate’s degree and 0–1 year of experience preferred. If you’re considering applying, confirm your certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original job description.