Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiograph equipment to monitors patients hearts problems. They

Connect electrodes to patients.

Insert and remove catheters.

Monitor equipment output.

Record results

Identify emergencies or abnormalities

Operate ultrasound equipment

Average Salary: $15,000-$32,000

Educational Requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational school, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

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Student Success Statement    

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company”

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Reflection: What this statement means is that it’s better if you’re alone because if you accompanied by a bad person that you know he is going end up doing something bad and then you’re going to end up getting in trouble with him because you choose for him to be accompanied by him.