Holter and Stress Test Technician
Core
Assists with cardiac stress testing, performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), and conducts Holter monitor procedures to support cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.
Role type
Clinical technician (cardiovascular diagnostics)
Builds
Diagnostic data and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
EKG interpretation, Holter monitor data analysis, stress test facilitation, patient education, vital sign collection, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
EMT certification, Cardiology Technician training, Bachelor's in exercise physiology
Technologies
Treadmill stress test equipment, Pharmaceutical stress agents, Nuclear stress agents, Echo stress equipment, Holter monitors
Responsibilities
Prepares and facilitates cardiac stress tests (treadmill, pharmaceutical, nuclear, echo); Applies Holter monitors and analyzes recorded data; Educates patients on procedures and heart conditions; Maintains and cleans testing equipment; Completes patient documentation and billing processes.