What is an EKG Technician?

EKG Technicians perform electrocardiogram tests that record the electrical activity of a patient's heart. They prepare patients for the procedure, attach and position the electrodes, run the test, and review the results with providers to help detect and monitor heart conditions.

With steady hands and a reassuring bedside manner, EKG Technicians work in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs—playing a quiet but essential role in cardiac care. It's a precise, hands-on career for those who value accuracy, patient comfort, and meaningful clinical work.