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       CODE: 078.362-062 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): STRESS TEST TECHNICIAN (medical ser.) alternate titles: stress technician
Produces recordings of electromotive variations in action of heart muscle, using
electrocardiograph, while patient walks on treadmill, under direction of physician, to provide data
for diagnosis of heart ailments: Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area,
according to specified pattern, and connects electrode leads to electrocardiograph, to obtain
electrocardiogram. Explains testing procedures to patient and obtains consent form. Starts treadmill
at speed directed by physician. Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed
of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure. Informs physician
of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram. Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if
necessary. Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent
record of test. Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating
time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording. May conduct
electrocardiograph test of resting patient.
GOE: 10.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 88
ONET CROSSWALK: 32925 Cardiology Technologists
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