An EKG Technician is a member of the health care team whose primary duty is the taking of EKGs on patients. An EKG measures the electrical activity of the heart and can be used to diagnose a range of many heart diseases.

Necessary requirements: Graduation from High School (or equivalent), and graduation from an approved EKG program within the last 5 years.

Or

1-year verifiable work experience as an EKG Technician.