ECG Technician

Job Description:

ECG Technician performs ECG procedures on all inpatients and outpatients and assists in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Keying information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes
• Replenishing supply of paper and reports malfunctions
• To Perform ECG Procedures on inpatients and outpatients.
• To Assist in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies.
• Producing recordings of electrocardiograph (ECG)
• Monitoring electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.
• Notifying physicians of critical ECG results
• Editing and forwarding final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation
• Assessing and ordering appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior staff. To demonstrate and teach the safe use of materials/equipment in an appropriate manner to clients and/or carers within the limits of competency.
• Intervening whenever possible in the fixing and mending of defected equipment and devices

Job Requirements:

• Department of Health (DOH) license with title as a ECG Technician
• Successful completion of one (1) year certificate in ECG program or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of more than 01 year formal ECG training certificate.
• Minimum of 3 – years’ post qualification experience in the related field.
• BLS certificate
• CCT or CRAT Certification