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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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