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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.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
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.
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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
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.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
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.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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