Is it hard to find work as a newbie EKG tech?

I just graduated and am finding a slightly hard time finding a job. There are positions open but that is about it for me.

It's really hard finding an opening job for EKG Tech. I recently graduated from this course April and up til now i can't find an opening i did found several openings but i was too busy for some reason but yea i would do this while i'll be going to college thus january i hope i will find an opening so i can work already you know its a lame filling that you studied for that and til now you haven't work in that field i hate it! But yeah nice to hear other comments. My cousin and aunt they get paid around 16.76 per hour i think and full times? Its fine money :)

I finished a EKG Course in Oct. and have since then put out many resumes. Not one phone call for an interview yet...I know its been only 2 months but it seems like forever! I really hope something works out for me soon, till then I need to practice my rhythms because I can already feel myself forgetting. FYI...im comming out of 10 years of sales experience so my resume doesnt look all that great as far is experience goes.

You're gonna have to lie on your resume...It's that simple....most hospitals require a yr experience....but how are suppose to get the experience when no one will hire you.

Stay on top of your rhythms because all hospitals will test you and get some strong references together, preferably, charge nurses.

But once you're in, you're in. Very easy job, with decent pay, especially here in san franscico/bay area.

Good luck to all

Well here I am again...its now March and still nothing. Every hospital iv'e applied to has gotten back to me with "sorry, but we are unable to give you an interview at this time due to more qualified applicants" I really need to lie! but I cant because they will check!

vil7425 in Miami, Florida said: Pffffffffff!!! rude..

Wow, that is incredibly rude. What is wrong with wanting to better yourself? I think you are the one with the attitude problem.

Gina in Long Beach, California said: I finished a EKG Course in Oct. and have since then put out many resumes. Not one phone call for an interview yet...I know its been only 2 months but it seems like forever! I really hope something works out for me soon, till then I need to practice my rhythms because I can already feel myself forgetting. FYI...im comming out of 10 years of sales experience so my resume doesnt look all that great as far is experience goes.

Did u end up finding a job??

EKG Technician needs to know a lot of things like
12 lead ekg
3 lead ekg
5 lead ekg
10 lead ekg
15 lead ekg
Holters
Telemetry

Then apply for national certification exam, eventually on passing you can proof to your employer that you finish your training as well of certification requiresments.

Hope this helps

Gina in Long Beach, California said: I finished a EKG Course in Oct. and have since then put out many resumes. Not one phone call for an interview yet...I know its been only 2 months but it seems like forever! I really hope something works out for me soon, till then I need to practice my rhythms because I can already feel myself forgetting. FYI...im comming out of 10 years of sales experience so my resume doesnt look all that great as far is experience goes.

Apply in the cardiac rehab facilities or places where they only specialize in ekg procedures. and cardiology unit will require ekg technician