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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 “Cardiopulmonary Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Information systems integration software
Internet or intranet image distribution software
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Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
Microsoft Excel
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Electronic medical record EMR software
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