Stand Back Superman and Batman...Hearts need Real Heroes

Hearts need Heroes

We have all heard of Superman, Batman, Spider-man, and other famous heroes who grace the movie screens. Unfortunately, none of them are capable of saving us from our current crisis. The United States is in need of heroes and ones who are willing to save hearts!

The number one cause of death in America every year since 1918 is cardiovascular disease or a disease of the heart and blood vessels. Approximately, 2500 Americans die every day because of coronary vascular disease, and it's one of the most preventable diseases that are on the top killer's list. If caught early enough, it can be treated and the way it can be detected in its early stages is by having trained professionals.

ECG is an expanding medical career field. These health care professionals are trained to record and monitor the heart's electrical activity. For those in the medical field, it's another great additional skill to add to a resume. Furthermore, it's employment necessity is on the rise because of its value in preventing deaths. Heart Disease can be prevented with the utilization of an instrument called an electrocardiograph. This life saving piece of technology records the electrical activity in a heart.

There are certain qualities an EKG Technician has, thus, EKG might be the right choice if you are searching for a career path that requires dedication.

What ECG Technicians do:

• Check for problems with the flow of electricity through the heart 
• TO diagnose changes in heart rhythm 
• Check for abnormalities before surgery 
• Assist in evaluation a person's health after 40 
• Perform Physical exams 
• Monitor and Evaluate individuals with heart conditions 
• To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of cardiac treatments such as medications 

Salary Expectations in NJ: $35,000-$48,000