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Arrhythmia Tech
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : 15.67-22.14 HOUR
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- Conduct treadmill tests, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient recovery.
- Ensure correct lead placement and operates stress testing equipment, including entry of applicable patient data.
- Prepare reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
- Perform Holter scans, signal average electrocardiograms (ECGs), may scan Holter acquisitions and review data to identify abnormalities.
- Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
- Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
- Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing or after echocardiogram/stress testing.
- Prepare testing rooms and maintains daily cleaning list.
- Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or physician.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Registered Cardiography Technician preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- 1 year cardiovascular experience required.
CHI St. Vincent, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
The Arrhythmia Technician is responsible for coordinating the patient flow to obtain requested tracings and vital signs for imaging and non-imaging studies. Required to perform assigned cardiology diagnostic tests, including but not limited to ECGs, treadmills, Holters, and event monitors.
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Frequently asked questions
In Little Rock, arrhythmia techs coordinate carefully with patients and physicians to schedule diagnostic tests like holter monitoring and treadmill stress tests. Follow-ups ensure test completion and data accuracy, which supports timely clinical interpretations and effective cardiac care management.
While a registered cardiography technician credential is preferred statewide, Arkansas employers, including Catholic Health Initiatives, often prioritize candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and at least one year of cardiovascular experience for arrhythmia tech roles.
Arrhythmia Technicians at Catholic Health Initiatives manage diagnostic procedures like ECGs, holter scans, and treadmill tests. They ensure precise lead placement, patient preparation, and generate detailed reports for physicians, contributing directly to cardiac patient diagnostics.
Arrhythmia Techs often specialize in detecting irregular heart rhythms through advanced diagnostics like signal-averaged ECGs and holter monitoring, whereas general cardiac monitoring technicians might focus more broadly on routine ECGs and telemetry surveillance.
Starting as an Arrhythmia Tech provides a foundation to advance toward cardiac electrophysiology technologist roles or specialized cardiac device technician positions, especially with added certifications and experience in complex cardiac diagnostic technology.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers tuition assistance, wellness programs, and access to resources like Care.com, empowering Arrhythmia Techs to enhance skills, maintain work-life balance, and pursue career growth within a compassionate healthcare network.
Catholic Health Initiatives integrates comprehensive diagnostic tools with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing collaboration between techs and physicians, plus robust benefits like flexible spending and retirement matching, fostering a supportive work environment.
Little Rock, as a healthcare hub, sees moderate to high demand for arrhythmia technicians due to its concentration of hospitals and clinics. This creates more opportunities but also increased competition compared to smaller Arkansas cities with fewer cardiac care centers.
Arrhythmia Technicians in Little Rock typically earn between $45,000 and $58,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and employer size. Catholic Health Initiatives offers competitive compensation aligned with regional healthcare salary standards.
Yes, their Arrhythmia Techs are expected to proficiently operate stress testing equipment, perform holter and signal-averaged ECG scans, and analyze data for abnormalities, demonstrating technical expertise beyond basic electrocardiograph technician duties.