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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”

Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
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.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
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.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
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.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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