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EKG Technician

EKG Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
92
Houston Entry Wage
$18 - $21/hr

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.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 7 Training Programs available for this career path

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Requirements

Background check
Certification / License
Drug test
Associate's degree
Individuals with professional certification are often preferred. May be expected to gain certification once hired.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$18 - $21/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$37 - $48/hr

Training Programs for becoming an 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
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EKG Tech

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
EKG Technician
Uncharted Territory
Uncharted Territory
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EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeksHouston, TX
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Background Check
EKG Technician
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education

EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
EKG Technician
Galveston College
Galveston College

EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
EKG Technician
Chinese Community Center
Chinese Community Center
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EKG Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Electrocardiograph EKG (Telemetry Tech) Training
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Memorial Assistance Ministries
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Electrocardiograph EKG (Telemetry Tech) Training

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
Drug Test
Background Check
Telemetry
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
Enrolling now

Telemetry

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 92Wage: $18-$21/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
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