Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Description

Perform EKG and telemetry procedures, including ambulatory monitoring, scanning Holter tapes/disks, and editing EKG, Holter, and treadmill reports. Use the MUSE cardiology storage system and operate diagnostic medical equipment as part of cardiac patient care. Support nursing and physicians, including monitoring patients and maintaining telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, interpret, and discontinue telemetry monitoring
• Recognize and report telemetry rhythms outside prescribed parameters
• Maintain cleanliness of telemetry equipment
• Maintain telemetry activity records
• Troubleshoot telemetry equipment malfunctions with biomedical engineering service
• Provide customer service and answer phone inquiries regarding telemetry issues
• Collect telemetry data and compile reports for telemetry functions
• Assist with technical/specialized support for diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions
• Perform cardiac monitoring and direct/indirect patient care for adult/geriatric patients