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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 “Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Web browser software
Electronic medical record EMR software
Information systems integration software
JavaScript
Microsoft Office
Internet or intranet image distribution 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
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Diagnostic image review software
MEDITECH software
Structured data entry software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel