EKG technician is short for electro-cardiographic technician. An EKG Tech administers cardiovascular tests on patients by using the electrical impulses that are transmitted by a patient's heart.

Job description of an EKG technician

A basic EKG test involves the technician putting electrodes on different parts of a patient's body such as the chest, arms and legs to obtain a print out for a physician to read in order to analyze and diagnose issues such as an irregular heartbeat. These basic tests are common and are often done before many kinds of surgery as a routine checkup with any patients advanced in age or having a history of cardiovascular problems.

Duties of an EKG technician

- Obtaining identification and medical history from patients

- Setting up the test according to general protocol or to the specifications of the ordering physician

- Explaining the test to the patient

- Attaching electrodes or leads to the major areas of arterial blood flow (chest, arms and legs)

- Monitoring the patient and equipment during the testing period

- Noting the cardiograph report as the test progresses as well as the patient's blood pressure and heart rate

- The technician may note sections of the test print out that should be reviewed by the referring physician.

EKG Certifications

After you seek advanced EKG technician training, you'll want to take an exam to become certified. Certification is offered through the American Certification Agency for Health Care Providers. They require that you have had six months of EKG recording experience or completion of a structured program in order to take an online certification test.

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