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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 Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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