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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 “EEG Technician (Electroencephalogram Technician)”

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.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
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.
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.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.

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Pressure tubing
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Arterial line stop-cocks
Mechanical thrombolytic devices
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Laboratory microscopes
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Pacing generators
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Holter monitors
Lasers
Ultracentrifuges
Pacemaker analyzers
Intravenous IV locks
Scan converters
Oximeters
Film processing equipment
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Rheolytic thrombectomy systems
Oxygen therapy systems
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Brockenbrough needles
Automated external defibrillators AED
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Chemical sterilizers
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Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
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Tourniquets
Lead collars
3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
Hemodynamic monitors
Glucometers
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Defibrillators
Desktop computers
Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Electronic stethoscopes
Nitric oxide administration equipment
X ray machines
Blood gas analyzers
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Surgical trays/tables
Intravenous IV tubing
Myocardial biopsy forceps
Electronic blood pressure units
Image storage systems
Intravenous IV syringes
Fluoroscopes
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Laser printers
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Personal computers
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Wave wires
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Microsoft Word
Electronic medical record EMR software
Practice management software PMS
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Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Internet or intranet image distribution software
Microsoft Office
JavaScript
MEDITECH software
Structured data entry software
Diagnostic image review software
Web browser software
Cardinal Health Pyxis CII Safe
Information systems integration software
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