![]() ![]() ![]() Independently explains various procedures including positioning on table or treadmill, monitoring equipment, and recognizing adverse reactions to testing.Įxplains requirements for accurate monitoring and necessity of diary entries. Instructs patient pre-procedure to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures. Receives assignments that require application of standard procedures or that have special procedures identified and explained. Performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures and related examinations such as applying ambulatory monitoring devices, stress testing with pharmacology/exercise and triaging patients, operating diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patient and supporting registered nurses and physicians. Major duties include, but are not limited to: They edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician. This includes adapting equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination. They evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results. They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear, when to repeat certain procedures, when to stop test procedures, and when to get the immediate attention of a physician. The Medical Instrument Technicians (EKG) operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing, ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias, and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients. ![]()
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