Holter Tech

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

Job Summary

Responsible for performing diagnostic tests to monitor the electrical activity of a patient's heart.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patients for the ECG test by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
• Attach electrodes to the patient's chest and limbs to monitor their heart activity during the test.
• Operate ECG equipment and monitoring the patient's heart activity during the test.
• Record and analyze the results of the test for the physician or cardiologist.
• Identify and correct any issues that may arise during the ECG test.
• Clean and maintain ECG equipment and ensuring that it is in proper working condition.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of each patient's ECG test results.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

Completion of an ECG technician training program or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system.
• Knowledge of ECG equipment and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer systems used for medical record keeping.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$28.40 - $42.83/Hourly

Grade

4

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