Electrocardiography Technician

Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist, Cardiac Monitor Technician, Cardiac Technician, Cardiology Technician, EKG Monitor Technician, Holter Monitor Technician, Stress Test Technician, Telemetry Technician, Electrophysiology Technician, Pacemaker Technician, Electrocardiogram Technician

An Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG) Technician is a healthcare professional who specializes in performing electrocardiograms, which are tests that record the electrical activity of the heart. These recordings can help diagnose a variety of heart conditions, including arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular disorders.

• Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.