Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

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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
• Operate ultrasound equipment

Average Salary: $15,000-$32,000

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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