A technician is a valued member of a medical team who is responsible for performing tasks that do not require the specialized skills of the nurse or physician. The most common medical procedure that an EKG technician administers is an electrocardiogram. This is a noninvasive test that allows medical personnel to create a visual representation of the electrical activity of the heart so that they can evaluate cardiac conduction and contraction. The EKG is often the first test offered and is an important part of the initial diagnosis and treatment plan.

Although the electrocardiogram is the primary responsibility of a technician in the cardiac care department, those working in the profession are expected to become competent enough to perform other important tasks. The technician job description often includes monitoring the patient’s heart rate, assisting with invasive medical procedures, preparing patients for surgery, performing stress tests, and imaging the heart using tools such as … Click Here to Continue Reading