Electrocardiograph Technician

Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates computer augmented electrocardiograph, stress test equipment and Holter monitor equipment. Performs electrocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors and pacemaker evaluations on patients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Assists Cardiologist with invasive procedures as directed.
• Assists Chief Cardiology Technologist with continuous Quality Improvement monitoring activities.
• Explains examination to patient; ensures patient cooperation; maintains patient privacy; applies disposable electrodes to patient; attaches leads; enters patient identification into computer; acquires 12 lead ECG; performs rapid preliminary interpretation; notifies M.D. of life-threatening conditions.
• Maintains department equipment in good operating condition.
• Maintains files.
• Prepares ECG’s for interpretation; includes searching files for previous examinations.
• Prepares patients for Holter Monitor examination; explains examination to patient; prepares recorder; attaches electrodes and reorder; explains diary to patient; performs preliminary interpretation of recording by scanning tape using personal computer.
• Prepares patients for Pacemaker evaluation; instructs patient; prepares computer; assists Cardiologist or Chief Cardiologist with invasive procedures as directed.
• Prepares patients for Stress Testing; instructs patient regarding examination; applies electrodes; enters patient information into computer; acquires initial ECG’s; demonstrates examination to patient; assists Chief Cardiology Technologist with performance of examination.
• Types examination reports from written copy utilizing a personal computer and word processing software.
• Utilizes hospital information system to generate orders and for charging examinations.

PAY RANGE : $38.13 - $45.28/hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an approved school as an Electrocardiograph Technician, a Cardiology Technician or Medical Assistant.

Minimum Experience: One year experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician or Cardiology Technician. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a certificate issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) or Certified Cardiology Technician (CCT) or Certified EKG Technician.