Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 07-11-2025

End Date: 07-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per Diem, Day shifts (times vary; schedule as needed)

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform accurate 12-lead EKGs and other rhythm strip recordings with professional technique
• Prepare patients for testing with clear, compassionate communication and proper lead placement
• Ensure equipment is clean, calibrated, and ready for safe patient use
• Document study details and patient data accurately in the electronic medical record
• Follow infection control and safety protocols, including fit testing and PPE use when required
• Complete required competency exams and specialty skills checklists in a timely manner
• Collaborate with nursing and providers to escalate urgent rhythm findings when appropriate
• Support credentialing processes by providing timely documentation for license verification

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification (required)
• DCI/BVP certification (listed as required)
• Completion of an accredited EKG Technician program or equivalent clinical experience preferred
• Successful completion of required employer competency exams and specialty checklists
• Ability to pass mandatory health screenings: COVID-19 vaccine, TB testing, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, influenza, and required drug screening
• Active state license/certification verification as required by employer
• Professional communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• EKG Technician certificate or completion of an accredited EKG/ECG program preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in 12-lead EKG acquisition and correct lead placement
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and timely documentation
• Basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and when to notify clinical staff
• Strong patient prep and infection prevention practices
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance basics
• Attention to detail for accurate patient identification and record-keeping

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick the shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team culture that values your skills and your sense of humor
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid time for required onboarding testing and competency validations
• Help with credentialing and license/certificate verification
• Access to ongoing education and specialty skills checklists to keep your resume sharp
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
• Comprehensive onboarding that includes fit testing and required health screenings

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Enjoy Redding’s outdoor playground during your assignment: walk the iconic Sundial Bridge and explore Turtle Bay Exploration Park, paddle or fish at nearby Whiskeytown and Shasta Lakes, hike in Lassen Volcanic National Park for dramatic scenery, bike or stroll along the Sacramento River Trail, and sample local eateries downtown. Perfect for weekend adventures and quick escapes into nature.

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