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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 Technician”

Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
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.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
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.
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.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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