Certified Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
at Job Corps
New Orleans Catalog
About
On the job, you will ...
- Operate special equipment to create images and conduct tests involving the heart and lungs
- Report abnormal EKG results to health care providers (i.e., elevated ST segment, prolonged P-R interval)
- Prepare patients by explaining the procedure to them and answering their questions
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain diagnostic imaging equipment
Takes
1 Year
Costs
Free
Leads to
$66.2k careers
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$36,620
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$17.61
$31.81
$50.55
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Certified Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Job Corps graduates go on to work for hospitals, cardiac centers, urgent care centers or emergency rooms.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Certified Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
Admissions
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activities in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Job Corps
8825 Airline Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70118