Electrocardiograph Tech - Galveston (Casual Appointment) na UTMB Health

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High School or equivalent and related experience required. EKG certified preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

Electrocardiograph Technician provides technical skills in obtaining electrocardiograph tracing,

routine exercise stress testing, exercise stress testing with nuclear medicine, Holter/Event

Monitor application and scanning of hospital and clinical patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares appropriate equipment and instruct patients on procedures.

• Traces 12 lead EKG and transmitting to the system.

• Enters patient information, as well as edits of electrocardiogram into the system.

• Interprets EKG rhythms and reports significant changes immediately to the

appropriate medical personnel.

• Hooks up Holter monitor for patients, and obtains scan reports.

• Cleans of all equipment after each use and makes sure accessory items are properly

stored.

• Participates in team setting to do nuclear medicine pharmacology tests and treadmill

exercise tests.

• Prepares paperwork and traces EKG’s during nuclear procedures.

• Transmits final paperwork to the appropriate department.

• Hooks up event monitors and prepares paperwork.

• Performs routine maintenance work on equipment for proper operation.

• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

• Performs related duties required

Equal Employment Opportunity

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