is there a difference between an ekg tech and a cardio tech?

Nurses General Nursing

Published

Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Hi, so I just started a new job as an ekg tech while I am in school. I was just wondering if there was a diff b/t the two job titles. My duties include ekgs, holter monitors, aem's, scanning, reporting to codes and cardioversions. Also to have a thorough knowledge of arrythmias. I will be taking a class on those soon.... if anyone works as a tech too please respond and tell me about your job duties. Thanks in advance. :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in CRNA.

Your job titles can be compared to 0.1mm elevation in the precordial leads on one ECG versus 0.2mm elevation in the precordial leads of another 12 lead ECG.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment