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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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