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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 Technician”

Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
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.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
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.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
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.
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.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
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.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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