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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 “Cardiology Technician”

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

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Film processing equipment
Contrast power injectors
Light meters
Radiofrequency ablation catheters
Pressure tubing
Lasers
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
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Vector-cardiographs
Ventricular demand pacemakers
Bird's nest inferior vena caval filters
Heart catheters
Image capturing and transmission systems
Automated external defibrillators AED
Light and sound machines
Rotoblators
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Blood collection syringes
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
Microscopes
Intravenous IV syringes
Swan Ganz artery catheters
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Chemical sterilizers
Scan converters
C-clamps
Vena caval filters
Transluminal extraction catheters
Grollmann catheters
Medrad injectors
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Desktop computers
Mercury sphygmomanometers
Surgical trays/tables
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X ray machines
Ultracentrifuges
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Mechanical stethoscopes
Thermal printers
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes
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Heart probes
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Cardio-page writers
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Angiojets
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3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
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Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Indeflators
Brachial artery needles
Lead aprons
Image storage systems
Evacuated blood collection tubes
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Wave wires
Notebook computers
Transseptal sheaths
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Laser printers
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Pacemakers
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NIH catheters
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Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
Web browser software
JavaScript
Practice management software PMS
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Cardinal Health Pyxis CII Safe
Diagnostic image review software
Structured data entry software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Database software
Electronic medical record EMR software
Microsoft Office
Information systems integration software
MEDITECH software