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Cardiac Stress / EKG Technician (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

About the role

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary:

Performs routine and specialized outpatient procedures to document and interpret heart electrical activity. Prepares patients for examinations and performs EKGs. Recognizes changes in patient rhythms and conduction and identifies whether equipment functions properly. Performs professional and administrative duties related to nuclear medicine stress testing, including patient preparation, IV start, EKG lead placement interpretation, exercise and pharmacological stress test administration and ACLS measure application when directed.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician certification: Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Prepares patients for stress testing procedures, including patient interviews, documenting medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures and teaching patients about nuclear imaging procedure risks and complications. Assists physicians with stress EKG, stress Echo and Pharmacological Stress tests.
Prepares and monitors patients through 12 lead EKG stress testing, including the application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads. Identifies and interprets EKG rhythms.
Performs nuclear medicine stress testing, patient prep and 12 lead EKG stress test monitoring. Establishes peripheral IV access and administers IV medicine for stress testing. Prepares and scans ambulatory monitors. Sets up and monitors external counter pulsation patients.
Prepares pharmacological stress agents, dose calculations and administration. Assesses patient blood pressure, pulse, respiration and lung sounds. Establishes peripheral Intravenous (IV) access.
Responsible for test scheduling, filing, copying and other clerical functions. Completes daily paperwork, including obtaining physician signatures, photocopying and faxing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.