Responsibilities: 

• Positions and connects leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Reviews patients record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference, and artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program preferred.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of six months experience related to direct patient care or customer service preferably in a hospital setting required.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program may offset experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing.
• Physical strength to transport equipment to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic facility.
• Extensive walking and standing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.