Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Cardiographic Technicians Cardiovascular Technicians Cardiac Care Technician

Cardiac Care Assistant

Minimum 12th standard pass in Science

Certified training for Cardiac Care Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 0101 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)

Preferred relevant work experience

The tasks a Cardiac Care Technician is expected to perform include: Assisting physicians by diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Assisting in performing therapeutic interventions of the heart and/or blood vessels Assisting in performing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic examinations

Knowledge on how to connect wires to monitor and recorder

Well versed with how to record rhythm strip and/or lead tracing to ensure correct calibration and good connections

Proficiency in identifying ECG waveforms for technical accuracy Intelligence to ensure artefact free tracing and correct lead placement

Knowledge on how to remove leads and clean sensor sites

Ability to provide assistance required in dressing tools

Proficiency in identifying various materials used for supporting finishing operations

Knowledge of equipment operating procedures

Well versed with the anatomy and physiology of the human body, particularly related to the cardio vascular system

Relevant professional qualifications

Motivated individual with an innovative approach

Good organizational and time management skills

Eye for detail

It is not a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time jobs maybe available

Need not handle a team

Travelling is not a part of this job role

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday Shift system maybe available Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Occupational hazards include undiagnosed infections, contaminated aerosols, electric shocks, stress due to unexpected working hours, etc.Health risks include exposure to infectious body fluids such as blood, saliva, other body fluids, etc.

For freshers -INR12,000 toINR15,000 per month

For candidates with experience -INR15,000 toINR20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Medical Tourism and Certification/Accreditation of Medical Institutions

As covered earlier, medical tourism is being widely promoted by the Indian government. Certification/Accreditation of medical institutions definitely play a large role in attracting foreign nationals to Indian hospitals for treatment. With healthcare delivery players in the private sector vying for a share of international medical tourists, there is bound to be an increase in the number of medical institutions being certified/accredited.

Developments and Newer Areas of Medicine

Combined with the required increase in the density of medical professionals per 1,000 persons, as well as the projected increase in population, significant capacity and skill development is required in the following areas:

Doctors

Nurses

Technicians and paramedics

Among the areas outlined above, the requirement of nurses, technicians and paramedics account for over 75% of the incremental human resource requirement.

With the increases in the number of health-related issues in today's world, a Cardiac Care Technician is of utmost importance in the healthcare sector.

Large hospitals across India

Medical research institutes across India

Public and private hospitals

Clinics across India

Will be updated

Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College And Hospital Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH)MIMS Academy

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services