EKG Technician I

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our EKG Tech, you will help physicians and healthcare staff by performing accurate and quality EKG exams so they can make informed decisions regarding patient cardiac health and provide the best possible care.

Every day you will perform EKG exams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be expected to utilize 12-lead Electrocardiograms, process event monitor transmissions, clean equipment, and send EKG reports to appropriate parties, all while ensuring patient comfort and maintaining accurate records.

To be successful in this role, you will possess knowledge of medical terminology, advanced computer skills, and basic arrhythmia, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and be proficient in 12-lead EKG.

• Performs EKG exams in both inpatient and outpatient settings producing accurate, quality tracings.
• Utilizes 12 - Lead Electrocardiograms including set-up, processing of paperwork, maintenance of equipment and use of MUSE System.
• Takes event monitor transmissions including processing, notifying charge nurse if there are suspected abnormalities.
• Sends EKG's or report requests out to the appropriate physician's office, patient files, etc.
• Performs event and holter monitor applications.
• Cleans patient monitors and cables when they are returned.

Required 

• High School Graduate or GED
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Previous hospital and EKG experience