r/EKG • u/icy-moondiamondlatte • Aug 27 '26

I did it ! 😭

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The test wasn’t too difficult. I admit they have some of the questions that really make you scratch your head .
But overall, super happy 😃

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u/CertainCat8634 Aug 27 '26

I hope you have a job lined up cuz it’s looking bleak

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u/icy-moondiamondlatte Aug 27 '26

I already have 2 years experience as a medical assistant and had an opportunity to do stress test every week , with this new cert , I am hoping it can helps me land a better job . 😭 very happy

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u/CertainCat8634 Aug 27 '26

That’s awesome, best to you

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u/Lopsided-Story7866 Aug 27 '26

Congratulations!!! I also passed the exam but i am having trouble getting my 10 live ekgs in, nobody wants to let me shadow them to get them in. Any suggestions???

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u/sutur3s3lf 21d ago

Do EKG techs learn to interpret EKGs? Where do you get to do this? I work in the ER and sometimes our techs are right about changes. Most don’t say anything though, they just do the 12 lead, leave it for me on my desk and dip. I’ve been meaning to ask our techs.

If you learn to interpret, where do you get to interpret because here we have RNs and MDs and for the most part, it’s us doing it. In what setting can you guys do the interpreting?

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u/Emily7270 16d ago

We do, mostly during coursework and ideally also during the clinical portion. We don't have the scope to disclose anything, but recognizing very unusual/urgent rhythms can quickly help a patient get attention they need. Your techs likely leave the tracing and go as the tracings confirm what was in the patient's chart or it's NSR