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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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