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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 “Catheterization Laboratory Technician”

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.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
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 tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
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.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
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.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
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.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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