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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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Cardiographer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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