Occupation:Health Technologist |
Location:San Diego, CA |
Education Level:Certification |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
Electrocardiogram technician has many roles in the hospital, To perform ECG on patients which measures the electrical activity of the heart and can be used to diagnose a range of heart diseases. The process of taking an ECG involves attaching a series of electrodes to the patient's chest and limbs which give information to the Cardiologist. Advanced trainng in exercise ECG testing. BP and Holter monitor testing. also advance training in stress testing involve taking a patient history, obtaining a baseline ECG, taking initial vital sign measurements, and explaining the procedure,technician's role also involves monitoring vital sign and ECG changes while the patient undergoes Stress/treadmill testing with increased exertion. Holter monitoring, which is a continuous cardiac recording to detect arrhythmias, or disturbances in the rhythm of the heart, The technician's role of this test is to place electrodes on the patient's chest and attach them to a portable ECG monitor, that the patient carries. After a number of hours (24 or more) the patient returns, and the technician removes the recorded material from the ECG monitor for interpretation.The technician also checks the quality of the recorded electrical activity and prints a report to be interpreted by the physician.