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Heart disease has quickly become one of the leading causes of long-term illness in the United States due to the widespread adoption of low quality dietary and exercise behaviors. As demand for cardiac care continues to skyrocket, healthcare facilities are becoming desperate for qualified personnel who are willing and able to help manage individuals who need care. Those who have a strong interest in providing patient care and who would like to work in a specialized department are encouraged to review the EKG technician job description in order to determine if this might be the appropriate career path. Few employment options provide as much room for advancement as that of the cardiac technician.
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Cardiac TechnicianJob Description
What Are They?
Unlicensed assistive personnel
Perform routine activities associated with patient care
May have varying job titles
Cardiac technician
Cardiovascular technologist
EKG technician
Etc…
Where They Work
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Outpatient Care Facilities
Urgent Care
Independent Medical Establishments
Anywhere that offers Cardiac Care
Common Work Responsibilities
Administering heart studies
Electrocardiograms
Echocardiograms
Stress Tests
Holter Monitoring
Etc…
Documenting medical histories
Scheduling patients
Educating patients
Common Work Responsibilities
Assisting with invasive procedures
Creating and maintaining sterile fields
Injecting contrast medium
Operating and maintaining equipment
Initial evaluation of test quality
Emotional support
Monitoring patients
Job Description Variations
Can include many more responsibilities
Depends on patient population
Affected by size and type of employer
Unique medical needs in the area
Resources of the facility
Technician’s training and competency
Inquire with local employers
Administrative Roles
For experienced individuals
May require additional training and certification
Might include…
Training new employees
Supervising staff members
Resolving customer complaints
Delivering performance reviews
Organizing and conducting meetings
Contributing to administrative initiatives
Job Growth
Strong due to high demand for cardiac care
Larger population
Retiring baby boomers
Prevalence of chronic and acute heart disease
Poor dietary and exercise behaviors
Recent extension of health coverage
Nurse and physician shortage
Respectable Career Choice
Help manage patients
Contribute to the health and well-being of others
Lots of room for advancement
Few regulatory hurdles
Little education required
Short training programs
Formal credentials
References
EKG Technician Job Description
www.ekgtechniciansalary.org
