Is there a career field for a ECG Tech? If so what do they make, what would the job intail? Any other info would be great.
2007-01-25 05:15:52 · 5 answers · asked by bosco_industries 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Electro-cardiogram technitian. Basically you hook the patient up to the machine by placing little round sensors called electrodes on the person then hooking up the wires, depending on what kind of machine it is. You are trained to be able to read the significance of what the ECG is detecing, much like a radiologist is trained to read X-ray films.
"This program is for those who enjoy working with the public. The ECG Technician performs diagnostic tests related to the heart, recording the heart's electrical impulses onto a paper strip. The pattern of the signals can tell the physician whether the heart is normal, experiencing electrical problems, under strain, or damaged.
The ECG technician studies the field of electrocardiography, learns to recognize basic rhythm disturbances, and develops an awareness of many acute and chronic problems affecting the heart. The ECG Technicians will administer and document various types of ECG monitoring and will provide appropriate care of the equipment. The ECG Technician works in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centers.
Often the ECG Technician is cross-trained for other patient care."
Pay would of course vary depending on the demand in your area and your level of experience. Entry level seems to make about 10-12$ an hour.
2007-01-25 05:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ECG MEAN THE SAME AS A EKG. ELCTROCARDIOGRAM TEST. THAT IS THE PERSON WHO GIVES THE EKG TEST. I USE DO BE A CARDIO TECH WHICH INCLUDED THAT AND STRESS TESTING. I SAY GO FOR IT BUT KEEP GOING THE MONEY IS N BEING A ECHO TECH. I WRK A T A HOSPITAL NOW THEY R N DEMAN BIG TIME . CONSIDER IT. IT TAKES LONGER AND IT IS HARDER BUT ITZ WORTH IT. IF U HAVE TO GET UR FOOT N THE DOOR SOMEWHERE THE DO IT AND THEN IF THEY HAVE A TUITION REENBURSEMENT PROGRAM THEN GO BCK TO SCHOOL. GOOD LUCK
2007-01-25 05:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by soloyo67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to fix and maintain medical equipment ? Or are you talking about a medical technicians that perform an ECG,a test for the heart,"electrocardiogram",to diagnose heart problems etc.? SW RNP
2007-01-25 05:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrocardiogram technician
You administer Electrocardiograms (heart monitor) and read the results
but I would have to agree if you know nothing about it it may not be the best class for you
2007-01-25 05:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by asclepeus1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you be thinking of taking a class when you don't even know what it is. Wrong class sista.
2007-01-25 05:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by butterfly_lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋