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Advanced Heart Group

Stress Tech

Harvey, IL · On-site

By monitoring patients during stress tests, the technician will gather vital data that contributes to the overall understanding of each patient's heart health. Ultimately, this role directly impacts ...

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Stress Technician

Salem, NH · On-site

$26.67 - $38.15/hr

Job Summary The Stress Technician is responsible for administering stress tests to patients to assess cardiovascular health under the direction of a physician. This role prepares patients for testing ...

Pennsylvania Medicine

ECG-Stress Tech

Doylestown, PA · On-site

To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders, the ECG/Stress technician performs non-invasive cardiovascular tests on a patient population and is responsible for Age Specific ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for stress test in the United States is $34.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.44 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Stress Test position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Stress Test Technician, you need a background in cardiovascular technology or a related medical field, often supported by certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or a cardiac technician program. Familiarity with EKG machines, treadmill systems, blood pressure monitors, and specialized stress testing software is essential. Attention to detail, excellent patient communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure safe, accurate diagnostic testing and a positive experience for patients undergoing cardiac stress assessments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Stress Test Technician?

As a Stress Test Technician, your daily responsibilities include preparing patients for cardiac stress tests, operating specialized equipment to monitor heart activity, and documenting results for physician review. You'll explain procedures to patients, monitor their safety and vital signs throughout testing, and respond quickly to any complications. Collaboration with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members is common, ensuring a coordinated approach to patient care. This role requires balancing technical accuracy with compassionate patient interaction in a clinical environment.

What is a Stress Test job?

A Stress Test job typically involves assessing the performance, stability, and capacity of systems, applications, or financial models under extreme conditions. Professionals in this role design and execute tests to identify potential failures and ensure resilience under high-demand scenarios. In healthcare, stress test technicians evaluate patients' cardiovascular responses during exercise. In finance, analysts conduct stress tests to measure the impact of adverse economic conditions on institutions. The goal is to identify weaknesses and improve system reliability.

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Infographic showing various Stress Test job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,789 per year, or $34 per hour.
Stress Test Technician

Stress Test Technician

Winchester Hospital

Winchester, MA

$21 - $28.26/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing and assisting cardiac stress test for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality test results for physician review and satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality test results for physician review.

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  High School Diploma or G.E.D

Preferred:  Two-year allied health degree

Experience:

Required: Knowledge of cardiac physiology either acquired on the job or through formal training

Preferred: Experience in a medical setting

Other Skills/Knowledge:

Required:

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS: 

Required:  N/A

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:  BLS Required, ACLS Preferred

POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:      Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Commitment Requirements:  Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations or a combination of both

On-call:  On-call rotation to ensure department coverage on Saturdays

Schedule requirements:  N/A

Travel requirements:   N/A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Reports to the Supervisor of Cardiology
  • Not responsible for supervising the work of others

JOB FUNCTIONS

Consistent with the WE CARE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients’ and the Hospital’s needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations.  This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list.

As part of the Cardiology team, the Cardiac Stress Technician:

  • Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac stress test to physician orders.
  • Interviews the patient for symptoms, current medications and cardiac history and documents information in patient chart.
  • Prepares patient for procedure by preparing skin for electrode placement, demonstrates proper testing technique (if patient is walking) and accurately placing electrodes on patient.
  • Acquires and documents base line EKG, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
  • Assists physician with monitoring and documents patient vital signs during and after testing and notifies physician and/or appropriate personnel of any adverse reaction.
  • Completes patient worksheet and finalizes report for physician review.
  • Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

  • The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. 
  • It is anticipated that employee will have contact with potentially hazardous chemicals while performing their job duties.
  • It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.
  • The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

Pay Range:

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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