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Job Description

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,100.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 53,760 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Cardiac Catheterization Technologist”

Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.

Related Technology & Tools

Evacuated blood collection tubes
Heart probes
Ultracentrifuges
Mechanical stethoscopes
NIH catheters
Scan converters
Intravenous IV locks
Pressure tubing
Laboratory microscopes
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implants
Coronary stents
Transseptal sheaths
Medrad injectors
Light and sound machines
Intravenous IV tubing
Defense digital imaging network-picture archiving and communications systems DIN-PACS
Grollmann catheters
Thermodilution cardiac output computers
Pressure injectors
Spirometers
Electrocardiography EKG units
Hemodynamic monitors
Miller catheters
Holter monitors
Plethysmography machines
Blood collection syringes
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
Rheolytic thrombectomy systems
Distal embolic protection devices
Wave wires
Computerized lung analyzers
Rotoblators
X ray machines
Fluoroscopes
Oximeters
Electronic stethoscopes
Arterial line stop-cocks
Vena caval filters
Coagulation testing equipment
Heart catheters
Contrast power injectors
Blood gas analyzers
Caval filters
Mercury sphygmomanometers
Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Desktop computers
Radi pressure wires
Myocardial biopsy forceps
Radiofrequency ablation catheters
Vector-cardiographs
Venipuncture needles
Lead aprons
Central venous catheters
Chemical sterilizers
Lead collars
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Brockenbrough needles
Defibrillators
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
Lasers
Dual chamber pacemakers
Glucometers
Therapeutic treadmill exercisers
Silicone lead end caps
Automated external defibrillators AED
Electronic blood pressure units
Mechanical thrombolytic devices
Activated clotting time ACT lab equipment
Indeflators
Personal computers
Thermal printers
Pacing generators
Suture devices
Ventricular demand pacemakers
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Balloon catheters
Image storage systems
C-clamps
Intravenous IV syringes
Brachial artery needles
Portable electrocardiography EKG machines
Guidewires
Physiological monitoring and analysis systems
Microscopes
Electrocardiography EKG tape reading scanners
Bird's nest inferior vena caval filters
Transluminal extraction catheters
3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
Pacemaker analyzers
Cardio-page writers
Surgical trays/tables
Light meters
Image capturing and transmission systems
Angiojets
Pacemakers
Nitric oxide administration equipment
Oxygen therapy systems
Film processing equipment
Laser printers
Sterile blood lancets
Swan Ganz artery catheters
Notebook computers
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTCA equipment
Tablet computers
Tourniquets
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes

Cardinal Health Pyxis CII Safe
Database software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Internet or intranet image distribution software
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Microsoft Excel
Web browser software
Practice management software PMS
JavaScript
Information systems integration software
MEDITECH software
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
Diagnostic image review software
Structured data entry software
Electronic medical record EMR software