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EKG technicians run the heart tracings that help doctors diagnose cardiac problems — a fast entry into Arizona healthcare where a short program and certification, not a four-year degree, get you hired. Here's the roadmap, with the Arizona programs, certification, and employers that matter.
Where to train in Arizona
Most Arizona EKG techs train through a community college, a hospital program, or a private career school. The Maricopa Community Colleges across metro Phoenix (GateWay Community College is the health-careers campus) and Pima Community College in Tucson are the main public on-ramps for allied-health training, alongside employer- and hospital-run programs.
Certification in Arizona
Arizona has no separate state license for EKG technicians. Employers look for national certification — most often the NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) — plus current BLS/CPR. Clean, accurate tracings on the job matter as much as the card.
Where the Arizona jobs are
The big Arizona hospital systems — Banner Health, HonorHealth, and Dignity Health (CommonSpirit) — run cardiology and telemetry units in Phoenix, Tucson, and beyond, alongside cardiology clinics and stress-test and monitoring labs. Demand is steady as the state grows.
Ready to start? Browse live Arizona opportunities — internships, training programs, and scholarships across the state.
A short program and a CET are the credential — clean, accurate tracings get you hired
EKG tech work rewards detail and a steady bedside manner, not a four-year degree. Take a short EKG program, learn 12-lead setup and basic rhythms, and earn a Certified EKG Technician credential plus BLS/CPR. Accurate tracings and reliable patient prep are what land work in hospitals, cardiology clinics, and monitoring labs — and open doors to telemetry and cardiovascular tech.
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