State of Washington Classified Job Specification
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN 1
Class Series Concept
Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and prepare related documentation.
Definition
Prepare patients for and conduct resting electrocardiograph examinations; prepare recordings for diagnostic analysis; clean and maintain recording and associated laboratory equipment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision, conduct routine resting electrocardiograph examinations.
Typical Work
Operate electrocardiograph equipment to obtain diagnostic readings on resting electrocardiograms;
Prepare and instruct pediatric and adult patients for test procedures in ambulatory, intensive care, and nursing units;
Recognize typical cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias; notify appropriate medical staff person;
Recognize patient or electrical artifact; determine source and attempt to eliminate interference;
Cut and mount paper recordings selecting portions of the record with the least technical artifacts or errors, yet preserving clinically relevant information, such as premature beats, for diagnostic analysis; measure necessary ECG intervals;
Maintain patient documentation file for all recordings;
Complete patient charge slips for completed electrocardiograph procedures;
Clean and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment;
Maintain sterile techniques;
Contact patients to test pacemaker functioning;
May prepare and apply holter recorder;
Perform and/or assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
AND
Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
OR
Completion of training and certified in CPR within 4 months from date of hire
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revise Title and Class: 10-12-73
Revise Class/Title: 10-21-85
Revise Class/Title/MQ: 9-15-95
Revised new class code: (formerly 6365) effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 26 to 27.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/13/2019, effective 7/1/2019.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.