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       CODE: 078.362-018 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN (medical ser.) alternate titles: ecg technician; ekg
technician
Produces recordings of electromotive variations in patient's heart muscle, using
electrocardiograph (ECG), to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments: Attaches electrodes to
chest, arms, and legs of patient. Connects electrode leads to electrocardiograph and starts machine.
Moves electrodes along specified area of chest to produce electrocardiogram that records
electromotive variations occurring in different areas of heart muscle. Monitors electrocardiogram
for abnormal patterns. Keys information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest
electrodes. Replenishes supply of paper and ink in machine and reports malfunctions. Edits and
forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. May attach
electrodes of Holter monitor (electrocardiograph) to patient to record data over extended period of
time.
GOE: 10.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 87
ONET CROSSWALK: 32926 Electrocardiograph Technicians
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