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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 “Echo Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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