High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge of basic and intermediate life threatening cardiac rhythms, special equipment used in cardiac testing, computers, and medical terminology.
Must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria dependent on facility or department requirements needs as it may vary by needs:
1\. Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician
2\. Associate's degree or higher in a health science field
3\. Three years' experience as a cardiac technician
4\. Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.
