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Halifax Health
EKG Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$55,696 / year median in Florida
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Variable (United States of America) EKG Technician The EKG Tech will perform electrocardiograms, Holter Monitors, arterial dopplers, exercise stress tests and related cardiology procedures. Additionally requiring, typing transcription (dictaphone and written), filing, charting and other assigned duties. Performs Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitoring, Stress Tests, Signal Averaging EKG's , Event monitoring procedures , and phlebotomy. Full time EKG Technicians must take the phlebotomy training in house (2-3 weeks) and pass competency. Recognizes abnormal EKG reading and reports to proper person. Prepares EKG, Holter Monitor and stress test reports utilizing the dictaphone and typing those reports. Also copies and files reports in departmental files and patient charts. Prepares cardiovascular reports, by transcribing doctors interpretations, and filing on proper chart. Participates in in-service and continuing education and assists with Quality Assurance Surveys. Maintains EKG equipment and practices electrical safety. Performs other related duties as assigned