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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”

Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of 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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
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.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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