Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, administers, observes, processes, routes, documents and files EKGs and signal average EKGs; notifies cardiologist and/or registered nurse immediately on life threatening concerns; responds to codes; strives to achieve excellence in patient care and satisfaction; assists with training on EKG machine operations and procedures; participates in quality assurance; performs routine clerical duties; In addition, administers, observes, processes, routes, documents and files Holter Monitor and Events Monitor Tests; assists cardiologist or registered nurse in conducting cardiac stress tests and pacemaker checks; assists lead technician with orientation and training.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for EKG by explaining procedure; attempts to allay patient fears and elicit patient cooperation.
• Prepares EKG equipment and examination area; operates EKG machine properly; conducts EKG tests; obtains EKG ...