Electrocardiograph Technician
Duties and Responsibilities:
Electrocardiograph (ECG or
EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in
hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, or bedside.They operate electrocardiogram equipment to
monitor patients' heart problems. They:
·
- Connect electrodes to patients,
- · Insert and remove catheters
- · Monitor equipment output
- · Record test results
- · Identify emergencies or abnormalities
- · Record test results.
Average Salary: $15,000 - $32,000
Educational Requirements:
Electrocardiograph technicians
must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training. Electrocardiograph
training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in
some cases through on-the-job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six
months. Advanced training takes one to
two years.
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