ECG Technician

Job Description

Performs ECG Procedures on all inpatients and outpatients. Assists in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies.

• Producing recordings of electrocardiograph (ECG)
• Monitoring electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns
• Notifying physicians of critical ECG results
• Keying information into machine or marking tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes
• Replenishing supply of paper and ink in machine and reporting malfunctions
• Editing and forwarding final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation
• Assessing and ordering appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior staff, demonstrating and teaching safe use of materials/equipment to clients or carers within competency limits
• Intervening whenever possible in fixing and mending of defective equipment and devices
• Monitoring and supervising all ECG equipment within the department, flagging any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff
• Preparing patients for Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring - 24-hour tapes with complete instruction for patients usage
• Assisting physicians with stress/treadmill studies, helping prepare patients for cardiac stress studies, and ensuring patient safety during the stress study

• Ensuring contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and facility standards
• Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information, whether formally or informally recorded
• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations in manipulating equipment
• Ensuring correct use, maintenance and safe storage of all production & quality related documentation applicable to area of responsibility
• Assisting in monitoring and evaluating processes related to performing ECG studies to identify and correct problems, improve systems and ensure safe quality services

• Completion of a 2-year certificate or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of formal ECG training
• At least 2 years’ experience as an ECG Technician (or 2 years cardiac experience for those with nursing background)

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE, established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is committed to delivering world‑class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals, partnering with global leaders in healthcare such as the Mayo Clinic.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care