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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 “Cardiograph Operator”

Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
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.
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.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Structured data entry software
Diagnostic image review software
Internet or intranet image distribution software
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
Information systems integration software
Microsoft Excel
Practice management software PMS
Electronic medical record EMR software