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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”

Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
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.
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.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
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.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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