Finish EKG Technician training in 10 weeks! Programs are offered during the day or in the evening.
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Our EKG Technician training program will prepare you for this excellent career and to sit for a national EKG Technician certification exam. You will gain 70 hours of classroom instruction to help you acquire a strong understanding of electrocardiography. Over the course of 10 weeks you will gain exposure to job duties that include unit operation and troubleshooting, lead placement, use and understanding of EKG grid paper, recognizing EKG patterns in all 12 leads, plotting the EKG axis, and much more.
Payment Plans & Scholarships are widely available.
Finish in 10 weeks with day or evening schedules available
Join a medical profession that is expected to grow by 24%
Make $13-$19 per hour as an EKG Technician
Over 150 classroom locations nationwide
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Over the course of 10 weeks you will gain 70 hours of classroom instruction to help you acquire a strong understanding of electrocardiography. Day, evening and weekend schedules available.
Employment for EKG Technicians is expected to grow by 24% through 2018. BLS.gov states that "Employment of vascular technologists and echocardiographers will grow as advances in vascular technology and sonography reduce the need for more costly and invasive procedures." This is an encouraging outlook on this growing profession.
What do EKG Technicians Do:
EKG technicians heavy lifting on a regular basis as they move patients and equipment. They also work with patients who are suffering or have serious heart conditions.
Duties:
Work Environment:
EKG technicians are typically employed in hospitals, laboratories or cardiologists’ offices. They typically work 40 hours a week, although sometimes more hours are required. EKG technicians who work in laboratories tend to put in longer hours. Additionally, they may be required to be on call and come in at odd hours.
How to Become an EKG Technician:
EKG technicians are generally given on-the-job training (usually takes 4-6 weeks), most employers prefer that applicants have some previous healthcare experience. One can gain experience as a nurse aide by enrolling in a 2-year cardiovascular technology program.
Certification:
Certification programs are available at several colleges throughout the country. These programs train and educate students on EKG machines, medicals terminology, and cardiovascular anatomy. It is also possible to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET) through companies like NHA. Boston Reed's EKG technician training is designed to prepare students to sit for the national EKG Technician certification exam.
Pay:
An EKG technicianâ??s annual salary can range from $29,000 to $41,000. Wages will vary by employer, location and experience.
Job Outlook:
Career opportunities for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians EKG technicians are expected to increase by 29% between 2010 and 2020.
Boston Reed is proud to partner with hundreds of schools across the United States. If you aren't able to find a location for this program please let us know. We are constantly adding more locations and hope to help you online or in the classroom.
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