Part Time Electrocardiograph Tech - Heart Station (Galveston)
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High School or equivalent and related experience required. EKG certified preferred.
JOB SUMMARY:
Electrocardiograph Technician provides technical skills in obtaining electrocardiograph tracing,
routine exercise stress testing, exercise stress testing with nuclear medicine, Holter/Event
Monitor application and scanning of hospital and clinical patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares appropriate equipment and instruct patients on procedures.
• Traces 12 lead EKG and transmitting to the system.
• Enters patient information, as well as edits of electrocardiogram into the system.
• Interprets EKG rhythms and reports significant changes immediately to the
appropriate medical personnel.
• Hooks up Holter monitor for patients, and obtains scan reports.
• Cleans of all equipment after each use and makes sure accessory items are properly
stored.
• Participates in team setting to do nuclear medicine pharmacology tests and treadmill
exercise tests.
• Prepares paperwork and traces EKG’s during nuclear procedures.
• Transmits final paperwork to the appropriate department.
• Hooks up event monitors and prepares paperwork.
• Performs routine maintenance work on equipment for proper operation.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties required
Equal Employment Opportunity
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