State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA)/Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)

NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET)

NHA Clinical Medical Assistant

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EKG technicians work in hospitals, outpatient care centers, physician offices, and other ambulatory healthcare services

EKG technicians typically enter the occupation with a certificate from a secondary/postsecondary program, but some qualify with a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Employers may prefer to hire candidates who have earned professional certification.

The median annual wage for EKG technicians is $43,958 in the state of KY.

The demand for skilled EKG technicians is high in the healthcare industry. The employment opportunities for EKG professionals are projected to grow by 10% from 2022 to 3032.

The top three tasks of an EKG technician include setting up and administering EKGs, preparing patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, and setting up and administering stress tests. This requires specialized knowledge, and 75% of employers said that newly-certified EKG technicians were prepared to perform their job duties.