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ECG Technician

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$18.50 - $28.88/hr

* Performs electrocardiograms in a timely manner. Introduces self to patient and explains procedure to patient. Checks two patient identifications and ensures patient privacy. Eliminates all avoidable ...

Overview The ECG Technician performs all aspects of EKG Testing; including 12-Lead EKG acquisition and analysis, Signal Averaged EKG acquisition, Holter Monitor Hook-Up. Department Description ...

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* Performs electrocardiograms in a timely manner. Introduces self to patient and explains procedure to patient. Checks two patient identifications and ensures patient privacy. Eliminates all avoidable ...

The EEG/ECG Technician is responsible for performing electroencephalograms (EEGs) and electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. This position ensures proper setup ...

The EEG/ECG Technician is responsible for performing electroencephalograms (EEGs) and electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. This position ensures proper setup ...

The EEG/ECG Technician is responsible for performing electroencephalograms (EEGs) and electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. This position ensures proper setup ...

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How much do ecg technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecg technician in the United States is $53.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $91.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges ECG technicians face when working in a busy healthcare setting?

ECG Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of patients while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Working in a busy environment requires strong organizational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure, especially when dealing with emergency situations. Additionally, ECG Technicians must communicate effectively with both patients and medical staff, ensuring that test results are accurately recorded and relayed in a timely manner. Adapting to different patient needs and using various ECG equipment are also key aspects of the role.

Is an ECG technician a good career?

An ECG technician is a healthcare professional who operates electrocardiogram machines to monitor heart activity, often working in hospitals or clinics. The role offers steady employment, requires certification, and can serve as a stepping stone to advanced medical careers. Job prospects are generally positive due to ongoing demand for cardiac care.

What does an ECG technician do?

An ECG technician, also known as an electrocardiograph technician, is responsible for performing diagnostic tests that record the electrical activity of the heart using specialized equipment. They attach electrodes to a patient’s body, operate ECG machines, and ensure accurate and high-quality readings. ECG technicians may also explain procedures to patients, maintain equipment, and assist doctors in interpreting test results. Their work is essential for diagnosing heart conditions and monitoring cardiac health.

What is the difference between Ecg Technician vs Cardiographic Technician?

AspectEcg TechnicianCardiographic Technician
CertificationsCPR, ECG certificationCPR, ECG certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, cardiology labsHospitals, outpatient clinics, cardiology centers
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming ECG tests, preparing patients, maintaining equipmentPerforming ECGs, stress tests, and other cardiac diagnostics

Both Ecg Technicians and Cardiographic Technicians perform cardiac testing and require similar certifications. They work in healthcare settings like hospitals and clinics, focusing on non-invasive cardiac diagnostics. While their roles overlap significantly, Cardiographic Technicians may also conduct stress tests and more advanced procedures. Overall, they are often considered interchangeable, with slight variations based on employer terminology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ECG technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ECG Technician, you need a solid understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology, ECG procedures, and typically a postsecondary certificate or associate degree in cardiovascular technology. Familiarity with ECG machines, Holter monitors, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help ECG Technicians interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for obtaining accurate diagnostic data and ensuring patient comfort and safety during cardiac testing.

What does an ECG technician do?

As an ECG technician, your job is to perform an electrocardiogram procedure on patients who visit your clinic, hospital, or specialized medical facility. In this role, you monitor cardiac rhythms, give data to attending physicians, report abnormal results, move and configure testing equipment, and talk to patients during procedures. You also perform maintenance on scanning equipment. Many ECG technicians also respond to medical codes, particularly those calling for urgent tests or interpretation. The ability to remain calm in highly stressful situations is essential to your success in this position. Some employers abbreviate this job as EKG technician instead of ECG technician.

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Infographic showing various Ecg Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,928 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

$18.50 - $28.88/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Atlantic Health System rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 275 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


  1. Performs electrocardiograms in a timely manner. Introduces self to patient and explains procedure to patient. Checks two patient identifications and ensures patient privacy. Eliminates all avoidable artifacts and maintains stable baseline in all twelve leads. Any abnormal findings inconsistent with previous findings must be communicated within thirty minutes of test completion.
  2. Cleans, stocks, and maintains EKG machines. Recognizes and reports any defective equipment. Reports any hazardous situations involving the safety and/or wellbeing of patients or staff members. Cleans and maintains EKG equipment utilized in isolation according to hospital infection control policy and procedure.
  3. Maintains a positive attitude, enhancing environment of teamwork and working with co-workers as a member of a unit. Accepts suggestions in a positive manner. Helpful to others in the department by getting work done. Motivated and enthusiastic regarding daily duties. Productive and organized at getting work done. Voluntarily seeks other duties when own duties are completed.
  4. Responds to change in department needs. Adapts and learns new procedures and duties. Recognizes own personal strengths and weaknesses and works to strengthen weaknesses. Maintains a neat and clean appearance.

Qualifications
High School graduate.
EKG certification preferred. Prior EKG experience preferred.
About Us
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About the Team
Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.

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Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1996