EKG Tech

Job description

Overview Shift: 2:30p-11:00p: Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: Produces recordings of electromotive variations in a patient's heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for the diagnosis of heart ailments. Clearly explains testing procedures to patients and answers their questions. Accurately fastens electrode leads to the patient's chest, arms, and legs. Moves electrodes along specified areas of the chest to produce electrocardiograms to record electromotive variation occurring in different areas of heart muscle. Monitors electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns. Checks with patient and patient record for any allergies to adhesive material in the electrodes. Checks skin following electrocardiograph for any areas of excessive redness and inform nurse practitioner or physician. May attach electrodes of a Holter monitor to patients to record data over an extended period of time. Prepares patient and assists with performance of exercise tolerance tests. Prepares area of lower or upper extremity for ergometry test or standard treadmill test. Removes electrodes; reviews electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate; delivers confirmed electrocardiograms to the cl...