ECG Technician: Onsite Cardiac Monitoring Expert

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking an ECG Technician to perform diagnostic tests monitoring the electrical activity of a patient's heart. The role involves preparing patients, attaching electrodes, operating ECG equipment, and recording results for physician review.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a completed ECG technician training program or equivalent experience; 1–2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Prepare patients for the ECG test and explain the procedure.
• Attach electrodes to chest and limbs to monitor heart activity.
• Operate ECG equipment and monitor heart activity during the test.
• Record and analyze test results for the physician or cardiologist.
• Identify and correct issues that may arise during the ECG test.
• Clean and maintain ECG equipment and ensure proper working condition.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of each ECG test results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ECG and answer questions.
• Attach electrodes to chest and limbs.
• Operate ECG equipment and monitor heart activity.
• Record and analyze test results for physician.
• Identify and fix issues during testing.
• Clean and maintain ECG equipment.
• Maintain detailed patient ECG records.

Skills

Heart anatomy

ECG procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ECG technician training program

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking an ECG Technician to perform diagnostic tests monitoring the electrical activity of a patient's heart. The role involves preparing patients, attaching electrodes, operating ECG equipment, and recording results for physician review.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a completed ECG technician training program or equivalent experience; 1–2 years preferred.