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 beside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ with 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

    Educational Requirements:

            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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