Relief Cardiology Technician I
Core
Conducts and records electrocardiograms (ECG), attaches and explains ambulatory cardiac monitors to patients, and maintains patient data files.
Role type
Cardiology Technician
Builds
Diagnostic cardiac monitoring services for in-patients and out-patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECG equipment operation, Holter monitor setup, arrhythmia identification, patient instruction, data file maintenance, emergency response, basic medical terminology
Preferred skills
Training staff, editing ECGs in Tracemaster system, interpreting clinical results
Technologies
Tracemaster ECG system, Electronic Medical Record system
Responsibilities
Record cardiograms from hospital in-patients and out-patients; Hook up Holter and cardiac event monitors; Maintain electrocardiogram machines and supplies; Respond to emergency calls; Input reports into computer systems; Provide training for other employees
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on technician