Responsible for performs ECG Procedures on all inpatients and outpatients. Assists in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies

Completion of 2 year certificate or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of formal ECG training

Minimum Two (2) NLT years of experience as an ECG Technician.
More than 6 months training certificate in ECG program if he/she has diploma/degree other than ECG qualification.

Producing recordings of electrocardiograph (ECG)
Monitoring electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.
Notifying physicians of critical ECG results
Keying information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes
Replenishing supply of paper and ink in machine and reports malfunctions
Editing and forwarding final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation
Assessing and ordering appropriate materials – equipment following discussion with
senior staff.
To demonstrate and teach the safe use of materials/equipment in an appropriate manner to clients and/or carers within the limits of competency
Intervening whenever possible in the fixing and mending of defected equipment and devices
Monitoring, and supervising all ECG equipment within the department, flagging any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff
Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring- preparation of patients for 24 hour tapes with complete instruction for patients usage.
Assist physicians with stress/ treadmill studies.
Help prepare patient for cardiac stress studies and is responsible for patient safety during the stress study

Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and facility standards
Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
Maintaining compliance with all safety regulation in manipulating equipment
Ensuring the correct use, maintenance and safe storage of all of production & quality related documentation applicable to area of responsibility
Assist in monitoring and evaluating processes related to performing ECG studies in order to identify and correct problems, improve systems, processes, and ensure a safe quality services.