Job Description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Technical

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

Quality & Safety

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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

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

Experience

Required:

NLT 2 years’ experience as an ECG

Technician. Applicants with Nursing

background require 2 years cardiac