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Senior Electrocardiographic

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.30
Principal Electrocardiographic Technician - 8961
Senior Electrocardiographic - 8962
Electrocardiographic Technician - 8963

May, 1976

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SERIES CONCEPT

Electrocardiographic Technicians take and process electrocardiograms 
and/or vectorcardiograms, and perform other related duties as 
required.

Incumbents typically work Within guidelines established by a staff 
physician but are required to have sufficient knowledge of 
electrocardiography to recognize normal and abnormal patterns, and to 
distinguish extra systoles and premature beats from artifacts; prepare 
patients by attaching electrode or microphones to chest and limbs, using 
electocardiograph jelly; position and instruct patients in order to 
obtain the best results; operate equipment used to record various 
cardiographic electrical impulses; register procedures in daily log; 
perform various paperwork tasks required for processing of tracings; cut 
tracings to standard size; and mount tracings for reading and 
interpretation by physician.

The Electrocardiographic Technician series consists of three levels with 
the distinction between levels based on the scope and/or complexity of 
electrocardiographic functions, and the degree of supervision exercised.

                             CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Electrocardiographic Technician

Under direction, incumbents supervise lower level Electrocardiographic 
Technicians and coordinate all technical and clerical work related to 
the performance of electrocardiography procedures at a campus medical 
center.  Incumbents make assignments and review the work of lower level 
Electrocardiographic Technicians; train and/or direct technicians in the 
performance of difficult and unusual electrocardiographic tests; develop 
and initiate new procedures under the direction of a staff physician; 
and consult with the physician regarding the interpretation of complex 
and unusual electrocardiograms.  Incumbents organize training programs; 
prepare budget estimates; and are assigned responsibility for the 
maintenance and operation of equipment including responsibility for 
making minor repairs.

Senior Electrocardiographic Technician

Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform complex 
electrocardiographic procedures and in addition may act as lead 
technicians for a group of Electrocardiographic Technicians.  
Incumbents usually work in such areas as stress electrocardiography 
and/or pacemaker delay evaluation, usually under the direction of a 
higher level technician or staff physician, and in addition may perform 
the range of duties outlined in the Series Concept.  Incumbents may also 
be assigned responsibility for training Electrocardiographic 
Technicians and may demonstrate electrocardiographic procedures and 
equipment to other medical staff members.

Electrocardiographic Technician

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of duties outlined in the 
Series Concept.

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